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Natural aluminum
Aluminum is a naturally occurring light metal. It is the most common metal on earth and thus naturally enters our diet through plant foods and drinking water.
The fact that people ingest aluminum this way is not a problem per se. However, if we influence the amount of intake through artificial sources, such as aluminum foil, cookware, grill trays, drinking bottles, etc., this can have consequences.
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Aluminum foil and Co.: When are they dangerous?
Normally, a healthy person excretes the aluminum through the kidneys. However, there is always a small residue that accumulates throughout life in the body, especially in the lungs and skeleton.
According to the current state of research, it is known that the nervous system, fertility and bone development can suffer from aluminum intake. The balance of trace elements in our body can also be thrown off balance as a result.
However, under normal circumstances, the aluminum does not come loose from the foil, the grill tray or the drinking bottle! Aluminum can only dissolve and enter our body in connection with highly acidic or salty foods or with other metals.
In commercial packaging, the aluminum layer is separated from the food with a plastic layer, for example in beverage cans or finished products. Furthermore, the requirements for the use of aluminum in the food sector are severely restricted in the EU regulation.
Conclusion: If you use aluminum foil and co. as kitchen aids according to the instructions, you don’t have to worry about harmful aluminum content. For the environment, it is still worth looking at reusable alternatives. For example a grill tray made of stainless steel or cling film made of beeswax .
