Chapter
Pilot Studies for in Vivo Bone Aluminum Measurements
Abstract
The topic of aluminum and its interaction with humans is becoming an increasingly important issue. Aluminum has a low absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, which naturally protects the body against its neurotoxic effects. However, excessive aluminum intake has been linked to several diseases. In renal dialysis patients, aluminum present in the hemodialysis fluid, and in their medication, can cause dialysis encephalopathy syndrome and …
Authors
Palerme S; Chettle DR; Kennett TJ; Prestwich WV; Webber CE
Book title
Human Body Composition
Volume
60
Pagination
pp. 303-306
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
1993
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4899-1268-8_67