Aluminum in Water Increases Alzheimer’s Risk

Higher levels of aluminum in drinking water appear to increase people's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, whereas higher levels of silica appear to decrease the risk, according to French investigators.

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"Alzheimer's disease is a multifactorial disease, and aluminum concentrations in drinking water may have an effect on cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease," Dr. Virginie Rondeau told Reuters Health. The results of some studies suggest that silica reduces the oral absorption of aluminum or increases the excretion of this metal...more