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ALTERNATIVES
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Didyouknow?
Aluminum affects more than
200 important biological
reactions, including
neurotransmitter synthesis,
gene expression and
One study found that when poultry inflammatory responses. 9
was cooked in aluminum foil, levels
of the metal increased by
76% to
215%
aluminum
chlorohydrate is much less
soluble in water, whereas
sulfates are highly water
soluble, so alum may more
readily break down into
and anti-diarrhea drugs. Check labels its component parts in
carefully and ask your doctor if you’re in a warm, sweaty armpit
doubt about whether a drug you’re taking or ‘sodium aluminum sulfate.’ Baking (meaning it could then
contains aluminum. Investigate natural soda is just pure bicarbonate of soda, so it potentially be absorbed into the skin).
alternatives whenever possible. should not contain aluminum. Brands offering 100 percent natural and
Vaccines and allergy shots can also
aluminum-free deodorants include Earth
contain added aluminum. Choose aluminum-free Conscious, Ben & Anna, Native Unearthed
cosmetics and Black Chicken Remedies.
Limit processed food
Read the labels of cosmetics and Get a water filter
Aluminum is found naturally in drinking toiletries carefully to check for
water and unprocessed foods. But levels aluminum, which can be present The ZeroWater jug filter is
may be higher in processed foods due in both natural and conventional capable of removing virtually
to added aluminum in the form of food products. If in doubt, contact the all dissolved solids from tap
additives and the leaching of aluminum brand directly to find out. water, including aluminum.
from food packaging and manufacturing Most commonly, aluminum Whole-house water filter systems
processes Baked goods such as bread, Baked goods
processes. 11 11 is found in antiperspirants and are another option.
cakes and m deodorants, so switching to an
muffins may be
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