Isaac Wingfield wrote:

> In article >,
> OmManiPadmeOmelet > wrote:
>
>
>>In article >,
>> Dieter Zakas > wrote:
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>>>Hi, guys!
>>>
>>>I seem to recall an article not long ago about research that claims that
>>>nonstick materials used in cookware can flake off (microscopic pieces, mind
>>>you), be carried over to the food, and be ingested, and can/will ultimately
>>>cause Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. This also applied to aluminum
>>>cookware.
>>>
>>>My girlfriend Kelly strongly advocates that I get rid of pots and pans made
>>>of or with those materials, and get stainless steel or cast iron. My
>>>question is, just what is the current verdict on that?
>>>
>>>Dieter Zakas
>>
>>Like anything else, it's a matter of opinion.
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>
> No, actually, things like that are a matter of *fact*. Either the items
> are dangerous, or they are not; the opinions of (possibly not very well
> informed) individuals won't change it.
>
> In fact, both of the issues referred to have been totally debunked.
>
> Isaac

Why does Dupont, the makers of Teflon, acknowledge the health problems
associated with Teflon if they have been totally debunked? They have
the information right on their website. As far as aluminum and dementia
- I thought the controversy first arose during the boom in the health
craze as a reason not to use aluminum containing deodorant then spred to
the pots and pans. IME high acid foods react with aluminum pots causing
discolouration and an off taste to the food. Whether or not this is
harmful to the body now or at some point down the road remains to be seen.