In my practice I measure serum( blood ) concentrations of some metals he metals I test for are mercury, arsenic, lead, cadmium and aluminum. I also measure these levels using a provocative urine challenge in NY and / or a hair analysis in Connecticut. High aluminum have been found in patients with neurodegenerative disease and Alzheimer’s Disease.
A recent study was published in Sci Rep 2020 observed and studied aluminum levels in Alzheimer’s Disease, autism, and multiple sclerosis. Sources of aluminum are antiperspirants, antacids, beverage cans, make-up as lip gloss, cookware, food additives and even municipal water.
There is some evidence from studies that aluminum exposure contributes to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease. This was found in this study also that was published. It also raised the possibility that aluminum exposure might contribute to autism and multiple sclerosis.
I always test metals in a patient that presents with memory loss, and tremors ( as seen in Parkinson’s disease)
Until tomorrow…