Previously, aluminum wasconsidered virtually non-absorbable and was thus freely used in a variety of food additives and over-the-counter drugs such as antacids. New research suggests that Al can cause neurological changes such as seen in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and dialysis dementia. Al can bind to DNA, resulting in abnormal neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. Al inhibits the enzyme, hexokinase. It is absorbed in the intestine and excreted via the kidney. In persons with abnormal kidney function, Al is deposited in the bones.
TOXICITY SYMPTOMS include ataxia, colic, and GI irritation. Serum levels >200mcg/L are associated with clinical symptoms.
Grant had colic for the first 3 months of his life- and he had constant painful diarrhea up until about a month ago. Hmmm...maybe that is bc I didnt let him get his 4 month shots. Just think- his little body is working so hard to get it all out- and boom- I could have started the process all over again.
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Oh my goodness!!! My little boy had GI irritation and is still very sensative to a lot of things. He had a felxsig done late last year after about 2months of BAD diareah. Now I am wondering if Al had anything to do with it. I had to go through so many test... Man, I need to do some SERIOUS research... Thanks again, this is VERY interesting.
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