Copping Out The Positive Effects Of Copper

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Article Title: Copping Out The Positive Effects Of Copper

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One must always keep in mind that copper is not just a kind of

metal, when it comes to medicine and health, copper is actually

a trace element mineral that serves a wide variety of purposes

for the body, both on its own as well as a cofactor. Although

the body requires a comparatively tiny amount of copper per

day, even that little bit of copper is proven to be essential

to having very good health.

Copper came to be recognized in the 1870’s as a basic part of

our blood. This mineral is called an elemental because it is a

metal. In terms of concentration, it is the third greatest

metal present in our bodies. Copper is present throughout a

person’s body and serves many purposes that influence physical

and mental health and function. Aside from being able to affect

a person’s health even on its own, copper actually works well

even with other vitamins and minerals which in turn ensure that

a person’s health is very well taken cared of.

Copper works with Vitamin C in the production of collagen and

elastin, these are connective tissues that quite literally,

hold the body together. In addition to this ability of wound

healing, copper also plays a big role in the first step to

wound healing, blood clotting. It also helps the body absorb

and use iron more efficiently as well as partners with iron in

the production of red blood cells, which serves the very

important task of bringing in oxygen throughout the body. It

also helps make bones stronger by working with calcium,

phosphorus, magnesium, Vitamin D and Vitamin C.

Melanin, the substance that gives skin and hair their natural

color actually needs copper for its production. Copper has a

role in the production of hormones that come from the thyroid

and is important to how fast a person’s metabolism is resulting

to the regulation of one’s body weight. Staying fit does not

only show off a person’s healthy well-being but it also serves

as a clear source of pride and confidence.

Copper also has a role in how the nervous system functions as

well. It is necessary in the creation of the myelin sheath,

which protects nerves and ensures that they’re able to

communicate well with each other. The connective tissues and

nerves in the brain require copper for both structure and

function. Copper also serves as a contributing factor in the

production of the body’s important antioxidant enzymes, making

a significant contribution to the control of the damaging free

radicals.

Copper has a role in each and every part of the body’s major

systems and processes. As a trace element the body requires

just a tiny bit of copper daily. Adults should have just 1.5mg

to 3mg per day. Always remember that too much copper can

actually be toxic to the body’s system. The body’s systems only

need a basic amount of copper per day and are regulated by

chemical reactions. Chemicals in the body that are delicately

balanced as a group.

Since it’s quite hard to ensure that we’re taking the right

amount of these nutrients that can be found in our food each

and every day, it is a practical and wise move to actually

start taking in some nutrient supplements that can help

regulate the amount of vitamins and minerals that can be found

in our bodies. However, it is still very important to be

conscious of one’s diet and to continue having regular exercise

as these may be the healthier choice when you want to have a

renewed, healthier lifestyle.

About The Author: Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For up to date links

and information about Vitamins, please go to:

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