Is it bad to use aluminum cookware?

There is some concern about the safety of using aluminum cookware. Aluminum is a metal that can leach into food, and high levels of aluminum in the body have been linked to Alzheimer's disease and other health problems. However, the amount of aluminum that leaches into food from cookware is generally considered to be safe.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set a limit of 100 parts per million (ppm) of aluminum in food. This limit is based on studies that have shown that consuming more than 100 ppm of aluminum per day can lead to health problems.

Most aluminum cookware does not leach more than 100 ppm of aluminum into food. However, there are a few types of aluminum cookware that can leach higher levels of aluminum, such as uncoated aluminum cookware and aluminum cookware that has been scratched or damaged.

If you are concerned about the safety of using aluminum cookware, you can take steps to reduce your exposure to aluminum. For example, you can avoid using uncoated aluminum cookware and aluminum cookware that has been scratched or damaged. You can also cook acidic foods in stainless steel or glass cookware instead of aluminum cookware.

Here are some additional tips for reducing your exposure to aluminum:

* Avoid cooking acidic foods in aluminum cookware. Acidic foods, such as tomatoes and vinegar, can cause the aluminum to leach into the food.

* Don't store food in aluminum foil or aluminum containers. Aluminum foil and aluminum containers can also leach aluminum into food.

* Use stainless steel or glass cookware instead of aluminum cookware. Stainless steel and glass are both safe materials to use for cooking.

* If you are concerned about your aluminum exposure, you can talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian.