Benefits of Copper, The Powerful Conductor of All Things Positive in Your Body!!! 

Benefits of Copper. This magnificent mineral is naturally occurring and abundantly present on Earth. We need Copper for a variety of our body’s metabolic functions. It is a trace element and we require only 2mg/day. This value can change based on other factors such as metabolic disorders, idiopathic copper toxicosis, Wilson’s Disease, pregnancy, and lactation.

Most of the Copper in our bodies is stored in our bones and muscles, with a smaller amount found in our liver and bone marrow; but, since our bodies are unable to make Copper, we must obtain it through diet.

Copper’s health benefits include its association with proper growth. Proper utilization of iron, and proper enzymatic reactions, to name a few. Additionally, it promotes the health of connective tissues, hair, and eyes. It is also integral in the prevention of premature aging and it facilitates energy production. To add to the formidable list of benefits, it regulates heart rhythm, balances thyroid hormones, minimizes arthritis symptoms, promotes wound healing, increases red blood cell formation, and reduces cholesterol. Now, how is that for an incredible list of benefits?

Copper further improves health because it is crucial for maintaining a number of normal metabolic processes in association with amino acids and vitamins. As mentioned above, since our bodies are unable to make Copper, we must obtain it through our daily diet. 

If some of the following symptoms are noticed, it may mean that the amount of Copper in the body is not enough: Lethargy, paleness, sores, edema, hair loss, anorexia, diarrhea, and dermatitis. Lamentably, copper deficiency may be inherited at birth which conclusively leads to the rare Menkes syndrome. This condition results in the inability of the body to absorb and use Copper. 

1. Fundamental in the maintenance of skin integrity and protection from premature skin aging.
2. Copper stimulates the formation of collagen and elastin, which provides skin with elasticity, tone, and strength.
3. Copper is necessary for the proper metabolism of essential fatty acids.
4. Helps support our immune system. In fact, copper deficiency, although rare, can inhibit our white blood cells from properly carrying out immune function.
5. Copper exhibits antifungal and antibacterial properties, which also support our immune system.
6. Copper works with iron to prevent iron deficiency anemia.
7. Copper works with zinc to regulate thyroid function. Hence, reducing the risk of both underactive (hypothyroidism) and overactive (hyperthyroidism) thyroid.
8. Copper is necessary to maintain gustatory function or healthy sense of taste.
9. Copper prevents premature graying of our hair.
10. It facilitates many energy producing biochemical reactions in the body.
11. It is an essential component of our skeletal system. In fact, most of the copper in our body can be found in bones and muscles.
12. Needed for healthy nervous system signaling and function.

Vegan Sources of Copper, Top 15

1. Legumes.
2. Nuts.
3. Whole grains.
4. Oats.
5. Avocado.
6. Cocoa.
7. Raisins.
8. Cauliflower.
9. Mushrooms.
10. Oranges.
11. Green leafy vegetables.
12. Beets.
13. Radishes.
14. Broccoli.
15. Copper cookware.

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