Health

1mg of copper a day keeps the doctor away!

Yes. You eat it. Copper is present in nuts, seafood, legumes, liver and green leafy vegetables.

In fact, copper is an essential mineral to help us stay in good health. Without it, our blood would not be able to carry oxygen. Copper enables the normal functioning of the brain, the nervous and the cardiovascular systems. It helps transport iron and protects cells against destruction by oxidation. Copper is also essential for bone growth and strength as well as for a healthy immune system.

Copper is also a powerful ally in the fight against life threatening infections. Its natural antimicrobial properties have been used for centuries and are still in use today. Copper touch surfaces in hospitals can help to reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections. Recently, copper has been proved effective against Influenza A (H1N1) virus, which is rapidly inactivated when in contact with copper.