donch@teklabs.UUCP (Don Chitwood) (11/09/83)
Calphalon cookware gets a lot of raves, not only here but elsewhere. It is very attractive, in spite of the expense, however, I have a need to know one specific detail before I buy (invest). There is increasing evidence (SCIENCE NEWS Vol. 124, No. 14, OCT. 1, l983) that aluminum can accumulate in the brain and cause several kinds of dementia, including senile type. Aluminum cookware is one of many sources for getting aluminum into the body. My question is obviously: how does this apply to calphalon which is an anodized aluminum, essentially aluminum oxide? Does leaching occur at a lower, same, or greater rate in any given alkaline or acidic cooking environment? Don Chitwood Teklabs, Tektronix, Inc. Beaverton, OR
ea@hogpc.UUCP (11/12/83)
I am concerned about an article that appeared within this subject re: Aluminum (Al) accumulating in the brain and causing sveral kinds of dementia & Al cookware as one of the sources of getting Al in the body. The Federal Drug & Food (FDA) has for many years approved Al compounds in Drugs. 1. Aluminum Hydroxide (AlOH) as one of two main actives in Antacids (the other being Magnesium Hydroxide). This compound has for over 20 years 2. Aluminum Chlorohyrate (in some cases combined with Zirconium) is the most effective antiperspirant active. This compound is considered a drug since it prevents (they say) perspiration, a normal body action. Its important since during application in aersol form (especially within a small confined area, i.e. a bathroom, a small portion of the application is inhaled and enters the lungs. I would be interested in hearing other information as to whether just Al in raw form is harmful and/or in any other form of compounds.
seifert@ihuxl.UUCP (D.A. Seifert) (11/16/83)
> The Federal Drug & Food (FDA) has for many years > approved Al compounds in Drugs. Yes, but can we trust the FDA? ) ( ) from the mildly opinionated keyboard of _)__________________ |OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO| Dave Seifert |OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO| ihnp4!ihuxl!seifert |OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO| |------------------|