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    The harm of alum

    • Last Update: 2019-06-18
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    Introduction: alum is used as adsorbent when making hair film It should not be used excessively Excessive use for a long time can lead to chronic poisoning So, the harm of alum? Let the small editor of Baibai safety net lead you to learn more about it! Alum can also be called alum Alum is the double salt of potassium sulfate and aluminum sulfate containing water crystal water Its application range is very wide, and alum also has many hazards What about the harm of alum? Baibai safety net and you to understand it! Alum chemical composition is aluminum potassium sulfate, containing aluminum ions, so excessive intake will affect the absorption of iron, calcium and other components, leading to osteoporosis, anemia, and even affect the development of nerve cells Therefore, some nutrition experts suggest that we should try to eat less food containing alum There is no rigid regulation on the amount of alum in the country, because it is different according to the production needs of various products, but alum contains a lot of aluminum, because the regulations only stipulate the residual amount of aluminum According to the national hygienic standard for food additives, the maximum use amount of alum is "appropriate use according to production needs", but the residual amount of aluminum should be ≤ 100mg / kg Alum contains aluminum, so it is very toxic Aluminum itself is very easy to accumulate in the human body, such as in the brain, kidney, liver, spleen and other organs may produce accumulation, if there is deposition in the brain, it is easy to cause Alzheimer's disease, memory loss, mental decline and other symptoms! The above is the answer about the harm of alum provided by Baibai safety net I hope my article will let you have a clearer understanding of this problem! To learn more about food safety, please pay more attention to Baibai safety Internet bar! Editor in charge: Wang Xiujuan
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