Aluminum Unibody MacBook Pro - Possible Aluminum Toxicity Source?

Aluminum Unibody MacBook Pro - Possible Aluminum Toxicity Source?

I have this MacBook Pro that I recently bought, I love the fact that it is glass and metal almost more than I like the OS but something recently occurred to me. Is it possible that in my years of sweaty palms resting on this aluminum that I will be rubbing off aluminum and absorbing it in my skin? I heard aluminum toxicity is really dangerous and can lead to Alzheimer's. I suppose I should probably stop using anti-perperants as well but that is a discussion for a different website I am sure.

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Guest [Entry]

"Aluminum is the third most common element on Earth. We are exposed to it constantly. The amount of extra Aluminum you would absorb from your laptop is too small to measure.

On exposure to oxygen Aluminum forms an oxide that seals the surface. This is form we are exposed to."

Guest [Entry]

Aluminum quickly forms a thin layer of oxidation when exposed to air. Most harmful exposure to aluminum is in the form of water-soluble aluminum ions, or very fine particles such as in manufacturing. I would be more afraid of that aluminum Pepsi can or the pan I prepare my dinner in. (hint) I don't spend much time worrying about that either.