Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hi Dean Aluminum High The Aluminum (Al) level in hair is a reliable indicator of assimilation of this element, provided that hair preparations have not added exogenous Al. Al is a nonessential element that can be toxic if excessively assimilated into cells. Excess Al can inhibit the formation of alpha-keto glutarate and result in toxic levels of ammonia in tissues. Al can bond to phosphorylated bases on DNA and disrupt protein synthesis and catabolism. Al excess should be considered when symptoms of presenile dementia or Alzheimer's disease are observed. Hair Al is commonly elevated in children and adults with low zinc and behavioral/learning disorders such as ADD, ADHD and autism. Individuals with renal problems or on renal dialysis may have elevated Al. Possible sources of Al include some antacid medications, Al cookware, baking powder, processed cheese, drinking water, and antiperspirant components that may be absorbed. Analyses performed at DDI indicate extremely high levels of Al are in many colloidal mineral products. Al has neurotoxic effects at high levels, but low levels of accumulation may not elicit immediate symptoms. Early symptoms of Al burden may include: fatigue, headache, and symptoms of phosphate depletion. 1999-2007 Doctor's Data, Inc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hi Dean Aluminum High The Aluminum (Al) level in hair is a reliable indicator of assimilation of this element, provided that hair preparations have not added exogenous Al. Al is a nonessential element that can be toxic if excessively assimilated into cells. Excess Al can inhibit the formation of alpha-keto glutarate and result in toxic levels of ammonia in tissues. Al can bond to phosphorylated bases on DNA and disrupt protein synthesis and catabolism. Al excess should be considered when symptoms of presenile dementia or Alzheimer's disease are observed. Hair Al is commonly elevated in children and adults with low zinc and behavioral/learning disorders such as ADD, ADHD and autism. Individuals with renal problems or on renal dialysis may have elevated Al. Possible sources of Al include some antacid medications, Al cookware, baking powder, processed cheese, drinking water, and antiperspirant components that may be absorbed. Analyses performed at DDI indicate extremely high levels of Al are in many colloidal mineral products. Al has neurotoxic effects at high levels, but low levels of accumulation may not elicit immediate symptoms. Early symptoms of Al burden may include: fatigue, headache, and symptoms of phosphate depletion. 1999-2007 Doctor's Data, Inc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hi Dean Aluminum High The Aluminum (Al) level in hair is a reliable indicator of assimilation of this element, provided that hair preparations have not added exogenous Al. Al is a nonessential element that can be toxic if excessively assimilated into cells. Excess Al can inhibit the formation of alpha-keto glutarate and result in toxic levels of ammonia in tissues. Al can bond to phosphorylated bases on DNA and disrupt protein synthesis and catabolism. Al excess should be considered when symptoms of presenile dementia or Alzheimer's disease are observed. Hair Al is commonly elevated in children and adults with low zinc and behavioral/learning disorders such as ADD, ADHD and autism. Individuals with renal problems or on renal dialysis may have elevated Al. Possible sources of Al include some antacid medications, Al cookware, baking powder, processed cheese, drinking water, and antiperspirant components that may be absorbed. Analyses performed at DDI indicate extremely high levels of Al are in many colloidal mineral products. Al has neurotoxic effects at high levels, but low levels of accumulation may not elicit immediate symptoms. Early symptoms of Al burden may include: fatigue, headache, and symptoms of phosphate depletion. 1999-2007 Doctor's Data, Inc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 According to Andy, mercury can cause retention of aluminum and high aluminum on a hair test that doesn't meet a counting rule raises suspicion of mercury. Reducing aluminum in the diet will help, but chelating mercury is the main priority since when the mercury goes, the aluminum will no longer be retained. Aluminum hydroxide is in some antacids. There are alternatives. Problems with excess or deficient stomach acid are related to adrenal issues. -- > > Hi Dean > > Aluminum High > The Aluminum (Al) level in hair is a reliable indicator of > assimilation of this element, provided that hair preparations have not > added exogenous Al. Al is a nonessential element that can be toxic if > excessively assimilated into cells. > Excess Al can inhibit the formation of alpha-keto glutarate and result > in toxic levels of ammonia in tissues. Al can bond to phosphorylated > bases on DNA and disrupt protein synthesis and catabolism. Al excess > should be considered when symptoms of presenile dementia or > Alzheimer's disease are observed. Hair Al is commonly elevated in > children and adults with low zinc and behavioral/learning disorders > such as ADD, ADHD and autism. Individuals with renal problems or on > renal dialysis may have elevated Al. > Possible sources of Al include some antacid medications, Al cookware, > baking powder, processed cheese, drinking water, and antiperspirant > components that may be absorbed. Analyses performed at DDI indicate > extremely high levels of Al are in many colloidal mineral products. > Al has neurotoxic effects at high levels, but low levels of > accumulation may not elicit immediate > symptoms. Early symptoms of Al burden may include: fatigue, headache, > and symptoms of > phosphate depletion. > 1999-2007 Doctor's Data, Inc. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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