Copper deficiencies can be very serious, and it is something that we all should be mindful of more. The good news is that eating a wide range of whole plant-based foods and nuts can give us the daily dosages of copper needed to bring us to proper stability. The challenging news is that copper deficiencies are on the rise due to the lack of eating a wholesome and complete plant-nutritious diet, and more people opting for food choices that are mostly void of minerals and nutrients.
Lack of copper in the diet can manifest itself as the early greying of the hair, neuropathy, and various autoimmune challenges to complicate health matters. Other health challenges on copper deficiency can show up as heat arrythmias and hypothyroidism. But even if this is the case, we can be proactive with getting the right blends of copper and other minerals in our diet. When taken with chromium and selenium, copper has been to shown to help with risk factors related to heart disease and heart imbalances. And what’s even more, copper assists with respiration facilitating the lungs and the breathing of living things.
If you want to formulate a daily pattern of getting more copper into your system in an easy, nutritious and tasteful way- cacao may be the answer you are looking for. Not only does cacao contain a hefty amount of iron, it also contain copper. In addition to this, cacao has been noted to correct issues with anemia neutropenia.
Copper also assists us in other beneficial ways, as it is so essential for the forming of collagen and proteins for bones and skin and plays a part in energy production to power our cells for strength and works in adjusting our sensitiveness to taste. Further deficiencies can show up as long-term anemia, diarrhea, weakness and blockages with respiratory systems and workings. But please keep in mind that while it is important to maintain the right amounts of copper, you make also be aware of copper toxicity, which can manifest itself as nausea and headaches.
Other nutritional sources of copper include: almonds, avocados, barley, beans, beets, blackstrap molasses, broccoli, garlic, mushrooms, oats, oranges, and leafy green vegetables.
Copper Elements of Water.
There have been some recent and promising studies on the effectiveness of using copper drinking utensils to fight infections. When water has been stored in a bottle for 6 hours or more, ions are released. These ions act as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory markers in the body. Moreover, stored water in copper vessels assists in digestion by clearing the stomach by inducing stomach purging and helps with stomach the lining. Stored copper water also helps the heart dilate the blood vessels.
What we are mainly talking about with this piece is the fact that it is so important to get all of our minerals in on a daily basis, of which getting in copper is also important. We usually don’t miss what’s missing until we are put into a health situation to remind and let us know that its missing. But with knowledge and some careful planning, we can look after our health in ways that has little to no side effects and mostly cost pennies on the dollar to get. All the best to you and yours on your journey towards better health.
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