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Aluminum

Inorganics

Aluminum

Metallic element commonly used in cookware, packaging, and cosmetics, with potential for human exposure via ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact.

Mineral or nutrientUpdated Nov 28, 2023
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
0.2 mg/L
Health guideline
0.05 mg/L

Food and supplement guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
2860 mcg

Risks

Neurological toxicity at high exposure, potential accumulation in body tissues, possible respiratory irritation upon inhalation, contamination risk

Benefits

None at typical consumer exposure levels

Waters containing Aluminum

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