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Copper

Copper History
Throughout history, copper has been recognized as having unique characteristics for the treatment of public health problems. Different forms of copper compounds were used by ancient civilizations to treat people stricken with afflictions, and to maintain hygiene. The ancient Egyptians sterilized drinking water and wounds using copper.

The Romans catalogued numerous medicinal uses for copper for various diseases. The Aztecs treated sore throats with copper, while in Persia and India, copper was applied to treat boils and eye infections. More recently, copper bracelets have been worn to counteract arthritis and tendinitis.

Health Benefits of Copper

Copper is an essential trace mineral and an important nutrient to all plant and animal life. It is needed by the human body in very small amounts.

Copper is found in primarily in the bloodstream, on a plasma protein called ceruloplasmin, and is present in all tissues of the body but mostly in the skeleton and muscle.

How does the nutrient affect the body?

Copper helps the body make haemoglobin, which is needed to carry oxygen in red blood cells. It serves as a part of many body enzymes and helps the body produce energy in the cells. It is important in the development of tissues in the bone, lung, and circulatory system. It helps maintain a healthy nervous system.

Copper is vital for collagen formation, essential for bone formation and repair, skin formation and repair, and growth/maintenance of many other tissues incorporating collagen.
Copper is crucial for nervous system development and is involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters.
Copper is involved in maintaining the balance of other metals in the body, such as zinc and molybdenum.
Copper is necessary for maintaining the elasticity of blood vessels and for proper functioning of the immune system

How does copper enter the body?

Copper is found in many foods, including shellfish, liver, nuts, red wine and chocolate.
You can absorb copper through the air you breathe.
You can absorb copper across your skin when it is present in the air, water, soil, or worn against the skin as jewelry.

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