Sunday, October 7, 2012

Copper For Health



Copper Is An Essential Nutrient, Particularly Important During Fetal Development.

Copper Deficiency Is More Common Than Copper Toxicity, Although Both Conditions Are Possible.

Copper Is Vital For Collagen Formation, Which Means That Copper Is 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. 

Copper Is Important For Proper Functioning Of The Immune System 

In Addition To The Activities Listed Above, Copper Participates In Many Other Enzymatic Chemical Reactions In The Body (E.G., Activation Of Melanin, Absorption Of Iron, Free Radical Neutralization).
Too Much Copper Can Damage The Liver And Kidneys.
Vitamin C And Zinc Inhibit The Body's Absorption Of Copper.

Best Way To Incorporate Balance Copper In Our Daily Dosage Is Drink Water Stored In Copper Jars Or Vessels Overnight Which Is Highly Recommended By Vedas & Followed By Sages Through Ages....

Pranet M. Koli
pranetkoli@thegrass.in