Aluminum foil under the microscope: Silent health risks that may be sneaking onto your table without you realizing it

Aluminum foil under the microscope: Silent health risks that may be sneaking onto your table without you realizing it

A recent medical report revealed that the daily use of aluminum foil in food packaging or cooking, especially at high temperatures, may pose unseen health risks, the effects of which accumulate in the body over the medium and long term without the consumer being aware. Specialized scientific studies have shown that exposing aluminum foil to high heat leads to the leaching of fine particles of the metal into food. Although the human body can eliminate limited amounts of aluminum through the kidneys, chronic and repeated exposure can lead to its accumulation in tissues, which is linked to a range of serious health problems. Potential Effects on the Kidneys, Bones, and Nervous System According to the report, continuous exposure to high levels of aluminum is associated with an increased risk of kidney dysfunction, especially in people who already have kidney problems. Research also indicates a possible link between aluminum accumulation and osteoporosis, due to its effect on the balance of e…