My mother has this idea that when her boyfriend puts coals from the wood stove in aluminum containers to warm the house that inhaling the fumes can cause Alzheimer's disease later in life. I am just curious about the truth of it.
Aluminum does not, in any way, cause Alzheimers. More than 15 years ago, researchers identified higher quantities of aluminum in the brains of those with Alzheimers and even autism. It is the result of the blood-brain barrier being broken. In other words, it is a result, not a cause. Alzheimer's is currently believed to be caused by a virus as well as arterial changes in those who have diabetes (I just learned this one from my doctor last week). In other words, it is multicausal, but very likely associated with a virus. All that said, burning wood can increase your risk of respiratory problems and will make current respiratory problems worse. It is mostly problematic for children though.
yes, aluminum is seriously bad, I knew a man that worked with aluminum and he was only 26 years old and his brain went completely blank. Research it.
