With the growing popularity of social media platforms and the rapid spread of information, we all tend to doubt things that we keep hearing every day. Information overload has now spread to our lifestyle, culture, and our everyday habits, and also possesses the power to influence.
Due to this, what we do, what we eat and how we behave is also influenced by online information which may or may not be true, but it could put us in two minds.
Recently, news about the usage of aluminium in food items is surfacing on the internet. So, we thought of getting into the depth of it and decided not to solely rely only on TMI on the internet, but actually list 4 myths about aluminium and its usage. Read on to know more!
1. The only source of aluminium intake will be if we use the cookware
MYTH
On average, humans tend to consume 10 milligrams of aluminium every day. Out of which, 95 per cent is through food intake. The rest 4-5 per cent is mostly due to the use of aluminium foils and utensils. Hindalco aluminium foils are super safe and convenient to store food items and will keep them fresh for a long time.
2. WHO does not permit the intake of aluminium.
MYTH
According to the World Health Organization, the weekly intake of aluminium for an average human being of 60 kgs should be 120 milligrams.
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3. Medicines Have Aluminum in them
FACT
Doctors recommended medicines for acidity like antacids have aluminium in them which means that consumption of aluminium is not hazardous at all. (if consumed in limits, of course). In fact, the process of water purification also uses aluminium salts.
4. Usage of Aluminum causes Alzheimer’s disease and cancer
MYTH
According to the World Health Organization, there has been no link found so far between the usage of aluminium and these diseases.
Clearly, all the news circulating about the usage of Aluminium is false. For more information on the use of Aluminium, watch this insightful video.
