The toxic actions of aluminum refer to the harmful effects that aluminum can have on the body and on living systems under certain conditions of exposure. Aluminum is one of the most abundant elements in the earth's crust and is widely present in the environment, food, water, and many consumer and industrial products…
The toxic actions of aluminum refer to the harmful effects that aluminum can have on the body and on living systems under certain conditions of exposure. Aluminum is one of the most abundant elements in the earth's crust and is widely present in the environment, food, water, and many consumer and industrial products. In its common forms it is generally of low toxicity, and the body absorbs and retains only a small fraction of typical dietary aluminum. However, higher or prolonged exposure, certain aluminum compounds, or impaired ability to clear aluminum can lead to accumulation and toxic effects. Reported concerns associated with aluminum exposure include effects on the nervous system and bone, and aluminum accumulation has been studied particularly in individuals with reduced kidney function who cannot efficiently excrete it. The toxic actions of aluminum are studied through its absorption and accumulation in the body, the mechanisms by which it may interfere with physiological processes, and the exposures at which effects become a concern. This makes aluminum a topic of interest in toxicology and environmental health. As part of Experimental and Clinical Toxicology, this open-access page gathers peer-reviewed research relevant to the toxic effects of metals and other substances, exposure and accumulation in living systems, and the assessment of related health and environmental risks.
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