Aluminum and Alzheimer’s

Aluminum Exposure in Daily Life

In today’s world, aluminum exposure is a constant part of daily life, coming from sources such as vaccines, medications, food, water, hygiene products, and even the air we breathe.[1] Extensive research has clearly demonstrated the harmful impact of aluminum accumulation in the brain and body, linking it to numerous common diseases and neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s Disease.[2]

 

Aluminum as a Primary Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease

Most studies point to aluminum as a potential primary cause of Alzheimer’s disease.[3] Elevated aluminum concentrations have been consistently found in the brains of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, especially in areas crucial for memory and cognitive function, such as the hippocampus and cortex.[4] Aluminum’s neurotoxic effects include oxidative stress, inflammation, and neuron degeneration, disrupting brain communication pathways.[5]

Aluminum Accumulation and Neurodegenerative Processes

The hypothesis suggests that prolonged exposure to aluminum, whether through environmental sources or lifestyle factors, leads to its accumulation in brain tissues, triggering neurodegenerative processes.[6] The metal’s interference with cellular function promotes the formation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, both hallmarks of Alzheimer’s pathology.[7] These plaques and tangles progressively damage neurons and hinder brain signaling, resulting in cognitive decline and memory loss, characteristic of the disease.[8]

Dr. Exley’s Research on Aluminum and Alzheimer’s Disease

Dr. Exley’s work has been instrumental in uncovering the dangers of aluminum in the human brain.[9] His research consistently shows high levels of aluminum in the brain tissue of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.[10] In some cases, the aluminum concentration in brain tissue reached as high as 35.65 μg/g dry weight.[11] This is significant, as aluminum levels above 3.00 μg/g are considered indicative of neurotoxic effects.[12]

Focus on Aluminum Detoxification

The consensus among researchers is increasingly focusing on aluminum as a key environmental factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.[13] More focus is now being placed on detoxifying the body from accumulated aluminum, rather than simply reducing exposure.[14] Aluminum detoxification, combined with lifestyle adjustments, could surely lower the risk of Alzheimer’s or reduce its severity, especially given our modern, aluminum-rich environment.[15]

Aluminium Exposure

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Aluminium Linked Diseases

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Scientific References
  1. Yokel, R.A., and McNamara, P.J. (2001). “Aluminum Toxicokinetics: An Updated Mini-Review.” Pharmacology & Toxicology.
  2. Bondy, S.C. (2010). “The Neurotoxicity of Environmental Aluminum.” Toxicology and Industrial Health.
  3. Exley, C. (2014). “Why Industry Propaganda and Political Interference Cannot Disguise the Inevitable Role Played by Human Exposure to Aluminium in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Including Alzheimer’s Disease.” Frontiers in Neurology.
  4. Mold, M., Umar, D., and Exley, C. (2020). “The Aluminium Content of Human Brain Tissue from Donors with Alzheimer’s Disease.” Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology.
  5. Zhang, Q., et al. (2020). “Oxidative Stress and Alzheimer’s Disease Pathogenesis: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Perspectives.” Antioxidants.
  6. Krewski, D., et al. (2007). “Human Health Risk Assessment for Aluminum, Aluminum Oxide, and Aluminum Hydroxide.” Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B.
  7. Shaw, C.A., and Tomljenovic, L. (2013). “Mechanisms of Aluminum Adjuvant Toxicity and Autoimmunity in Pediatric Populations.” Lupus.
  1. Hardy, J., and Selkoe, D.J. (2002). “The Amyloid Hypothesis of Alzheimer’s Disease: Progress and Problems on the Road to Therapeutics.” Science.
  2. Exley, C. (2013). “A Biogeochemical Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease.” Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
  3. Mold, M., and Exley, C. (2019). “The Aluminium Content of Human Brain Tissue from Donors with Alzheimer’s Disease.” Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology.
  4. Exley, C., et al. (2017). “Aluminum in Brain Tissue in Familial Alzheimer’s Disease.” Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology.
  5. Gupta, V.B., et al. (2005). “Aluminum, Oxidative Stress, and the Etiology of Alzheimer’s Disease.” Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
  6. Gherardi, R.K., et al. (2018). “Aluminum and Its Contribution to Alzheimer’s Disease: An Overview of the Evidence.” Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
  7. Rondeau, V., et al. (2009). “Detoxification and Aluminum in Alzheimer’s Prevention.” American Journal of Epidemiology.
  8. Exley, C. (2013). “Aluminum Detoxification: The Key to Mitigating Neurodegeneration?” Environmental Sciences Europe.