Many foods and drugs contain aluminium (Al), which is absorbed. Urine serves as the body's main method of excretion.

If your aluminium levels are then avoid processed cheeses, baking powders, cake mixes, frozen dough, pancake mixes, self-rising flours, and pickled vegetables. It may contain significant levels of aluminium-containing food additives.

Aluminium poisoning can have an impact on the blood, musculoskeletal system, kidney, liver, respiratory and nervous systems. The level of poisoning can be determined by testing aluminium compounds in blood, urine, hair, nails, and perspiration.