The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Studies on Aluminium Toxicity through Cooking Utensils in the Foods of Tribals of Purnia District (Bihar)


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1 Department of Chemistry, Purnia College, Purnia, Bihar, India
2 Department of Home Science, M.J.M. Mahila College, Katihar, Bihar, India
     

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Aluminium is the third most abundant element in the earth's crust. It causes potential toxicity and hearth hazard when ingested in excess. Aluminium ingestion has been implicated in diseases like osteomalacia, dialysis encephalopathy and Alzheimer's disease. Aluminium may enter into the body through food, water or air borne dust particles.
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T. V. R. K. Rao
Department of Chemistry, Purnia College, Purnia, Bihar, India
Tuhina Vijay
Department of Home Science, M.J.M. Mahila College, Katihar, Bihar, India

Abstract


Aluminium is the third most abundant element in the earth's crust. It causes potential toxicity and hearth hazard when ingested in excess. Aluminium ingestion has been implicated in diseases like osteomalacia, dialysis encephalopathy and Alzheimer's disease. Aluminium may enter into the body through food, water or air borne dust particles.