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2024-05-17 16:38:36 UTC - HELPFUL
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While it makes sense to be aware of aluminum exposure, the current scientific consensus is that the levels of aluminum absorbed from deodorants and cooking with aluminum foil are generally safe for healthy individuals. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/06/23/fact-check-aluminum-exposure-through-food-wont-cause-health-issues/3239457001/ https://www.alufoil.org/aluminium-foil-and-health Deodorant: https://www.cancer.org.au/iheard/can-deodorants-and-antiperspirants-with-aluminium-cause-cancer Aluminum foil is not dangerous: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/aluminum-foil-cooking https://www.reynoldsbrands.com/tips-and-how-tos/cooking-with-aluminum-foil#:~:text=Aluminum%20foil%20is%20a%20reliable,cookware%20and%20foil%20into%20food.
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