India, Sept. 13 -- Think aluminium cookware is safe to use in your kitchen? You may want to reconsider. While it's common in many households, an expert cautions that cooking in aluminum utensils can do more harm than good. From stripping food off its nutritional value to increasing the risk of neurological problems, the health repercussions are concerning.

Dr Chaitanya Challa, a general physician and critical care specialist at CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad, warns against the use of aluminum, particularly in cooking, asserting its detrimental impact on health.

In an Instagram video from September 5, he stressed that aluminium is considered toxic to both health and life, with numerous studies published in medical journals supporting this cla...