The hidden ingredient: How common food additives may be silently depleting your health
Sodium aluminum phosphate (SALP) is a common, FDA-approved food additive used for leavening baked goods and emulsifying processed cheese to ensure consistent texture.
A historical theory of harm, proposed by Dr. Royal Lee, suggests aluminum salts can bind with dietary phosphorus (and calcium) in the gut, creating insoluble compounds and potentially leading to functional mineral deficiencies over time.
Primary dietary exposure comes from processed foods like baked goods mixes, frozen doughs and processed cheese, while whole, unprocessed foods are naturally low in aluminum.
Regulatory safety status (GRAS) is based on older science focused on acute toxicity, not long-term, low-level exposure or nutrient interactions, a loophole critics argue needs updating with modern research.
Recommendations for reducing exposure include prioritizing whole foods, reading labels to avoid aluminum-containing additives and using aluminum-free baking powder when cooking at home.
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