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Why We Need Copper for Our Good Health

by Chakkravarthi
December 20, 2017
in Nutrition
Why We Need Copper for Our Good Health
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Copper is one of the minerals that is needed in very less quantity. But it plays a very vital role in our health. It is responsible for the production of red blood cells to the proper functioning of heart muscles. We need around 900 mg of copper a day. We can experience copper deficiency due to many reasons, some of it includes, genetic deficiency, consume foods rich in zinc, and taking Vitamin-C supplements.

We can source copper through the liver, meat, seafood, whole grains, soy, almond, avocado, barley, and garlic.

Copper is one of the best antioxidants. It protects our skin from free radicals. As it helps with the production of collagen, it prevents dark circles and wrinkles.

It helps with absorbing iron from small intestines, thereby increases the production of red blood cells. It is due to this reason people who suffer from Anaemia are tested for copper deficiency.

Copper increases the use of glucose by body tissues. Apart from increasing the production of red blood cells, it also helps with the production of white blood cells, thereby strengthens our immune system. It prevents osteoporosis and prevents deposition of bad cholesterol in arteries.

It increases brain activity. As it increases the brain activity it improves our cognitive ability. When pregnant women intake right levels of copper, it will help with the brain development of the fetus.

Both low and excessive levels of copper in our body will have adverse effects on our brain cells. Excessive levels of copper will lead to Wilson’s disease. This disease will make the copper to be deposited in the liver, brain, and other important organs. High levels of copper deposition in the brain can lead to Alzheimer disease.

Further Reading:

  1. Why our Body Needs Copper? and What are its Sources?
  2. Why Our Body Needs Magnesium and its Sources
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