Soda pop from aluminum cans not good for you?

Question

I've read that some believe that using aluminum pots and pans can be bad for you - can cause alzheimers.

What about aluminum cans for soda pop? My boyfriend drinks a lot of soda from aluminum cans. Is this possibly not so good either? I'm trying to get him off soda anyway for other reasons (sugar, other chemicals). So this may be another reason why he should give up his soda addiction.

Answer 1

Aluminum pots and pans can "leach" aluminum into foods at a VERY small rate and only usually based on the acidity of the food your cooking. The higher the acid content the higher level of aluminum leaching. Even this is an insignificant amount. Water is your biggest cause of aluminum intake depending on the source.
As far as Soda Cans are concerned, you won't be able to use it as a convincing argument since the cans are coated with a polymer that protects against leaching. At any rate, the studies for AD as it relates to aluminum intake are still being studied and since AD is a very LONG process of deterioration and has so many factors involved, it is hard to make the direct correlation between Aluminum intake and the Alzheimers.
So, to help you out, tell him that Soda has CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) in it which when combined with H2O (saliva in your mouth) creates H2CO3 Carbonic Acid, this eats away at your teeth, esophagus and stomach lining (At a VERY SLOW rate, but you don't have to say that). NOT GOOD!

Answer 2

Benefits and Risks of Cookware Materials
Aluminum: Aluminum is lightweight, conducts heat well and is fairly inexpensive, making it a popular choice for cooking.

Canadians normally take in about 10 milligrams of aluminum daily, mostly from food. Aluminum pots and pans provide only one or two milligrams of the total. While aluminum has been associated with Alzheimer's disease, there is no definite link proven. The World Health Organization estimates that adults can consume more than 50 milligrams of aluminum daily without harm.

During cooking, aluminum dissolves most easily from worn or pitted pots and pans. The longer food is cooked or stored in aluminum, the greater the amount that gets into food. Leafy vegetables and acidic foods, such as tomatoes and citrus products, absorb the most aluminum.

Invest in a heavy weight stainless steel cookware with copper or aluminum sandwiched in between. Don't use aluminum foil when baking with any acidic ingredients like citrus and tomatoes.
I'd be more careful of teflon coated pans and their lethal effects.

Answer 3

This is correct. Avoid aluminum cans for anything, including soda pop. What happens is that a very small amount of aluminum leaches into the contents in the can, in your boyfriend's case, soda pop. Please suggest that he buy his soda out of glass or purchase it from soda fountains in cups.

Aluminum has a very bad effect longterm on the body.

Also, do NOT cook with aluminum pans and pots. Throw them out and get stainless steel or glass. NEVER aluminum

Answer 4

if you keep food in aluminum pots/pans in the refrigerator , it can cause Alzheimer's. any beverage in aluminum cans is not good . beer and sodas have carbonation which with aluminum it is not healthy .

Answer 5

If it were bad, I would have had problems many years ago already. Don't worry about it the sugar and other stuff in the pop is much worse.

Answer 6

nothing is good for you ne more...
carrots, butter, bread, green veggies, microwaves. conventinal ovens.. etc who cares drink n eat what ya want....
next they will be saying smoking doin drugs n drinking is good for you!

Answer 7

That's right - it's bad for you. It contains a perilous AlO2.

Answer 8

Aluminium is safe