Aluminum in Water

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Fluoridation is the last step in the treatment of potable water for consumption. Hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFS) and sodium fluoride (NaF) are added to provide fluoride in water. Recent research has found that Fluoride is not the only neurotoxin found in water. Analysis of  fluoridation chemicals shows that HFS contains arsenic (4.9– 56.0 ppm) or arsenic in addition to lead (10.3 ppm). NaF samples contained barium (13.3–18.0 ppm). All HFS (212–415 ppm) and NaF (3312–3630 ppm) additives contained a surprising amount of aluminum. What is most disturbing is the fact that testing of water for toxins is not done after these chemicals are added and that these chemicals have been used since fluoridation started in 1945.

Research shows that oral consumption of aluminum has been linked to the formation of food allergies or hypersensitivities (FHS) because oral aluminum stimulates the immune system to make IgG (Delayed FHS) and IgE  (Immediate FHS) antibodies against the food present in the gut. FHS have been shown to be prevalent in 6.8% of children age 10 years old.

The best way to establish FHS is by taking a good medical history and blood testing for food sensitivities. An elimination diet based on testing results provides the best benefit to reducing symptoms associated with food hypersensitivities.  Care must be taken to investigate cross-reactivities between foods. A successful naturopathic strategy should also include avoidance of aluminum in water.

References:

Choi A, Sun G, Zhang Y, Grandjean P. Developmental Fluoride Neurotoxicity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.  Environmental Health Perspectives Oct 2012, Vol 120, No 10, 1362-1368.

Mullein P. A new perspective on metals and other contaminants in fluoridation chemicals. International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health 2014 Vol 20, No 2, 157-166

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Brunner R, Wallmann J, Szalai K, et. al. Aluminium per se and in the anti-acid drug sucralfate promotes sensitization via the oral route. Allergy 2009: 64: 890–897

Venter C, Patil V, Grundy J, Glasbey G, Twiselton R, Arshad SH, Dean T. Prevalence and cumulative incidence of food hyper-sensitivity in the first 10 years of life. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2016: 27: 452–458.

Author: Dr. Jorge R. Lopez, ND

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