Important Clue to the Mystery of Multiple Sclerosis

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UK scientists believe they may have uncovered an important clue to

the mystery of multiple sclerosis.

According to new research from Britain's Keele University, excessive

exposure to aluminum may be associated with multiple sclerosis risk.

This is reportedly the first evidence of such a link.

The Keele team found that MS patients tended to have extremely high

urinary excretion of aluminum, particularly among patients who have

the relapsing-remitting form of MS. About one-quarter of MS patients

fall into this category, which is characterized by relapses of

existing symptoms, sometimes accompanied by new symptoms, followed by

further periods of remission and relapses.

Lead researcher, Dr. Exley, told Medical News Today

that " elevated excretion of aluminum suggests that exposure to

aluminum may be the hitherto unrecognized environmental factor in

MS. "

Aluminum is a natural component of food and water, but aluminum

intake increases sharply with the use of certain cosmetics,

antiperspirants and toothpastes. Processed foods such as cake mixes,

pickled vegetables, baking powders and processed cheeses also may

contain aluminum, as do some over-the-counter medications such as

buffered aspirin and antacids.

And to top it all off, animal studies have shown that a regular

intake of fluoride (which most of us get through our drinking water,

like it or not) enhances the body's absorption of aluminum.

To Your Good Health,

Health Sciences Institute

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