The Impact of Copper on Human Health! [EN version].

Copper, the second metal in terms of multiple benefits in life after iron. This is one of the most important elements needed for the human body and the animal where scientists discovered in the 70's that it is one of the most important components of blood in the human body, copper is the third most important element of the body after iron and zinc because of its many benefits. Its normal level in the human body ranges from 75 to 100 mg.

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The importance of copper for the human body:

Copper has an important and effective vital role and can not be dispensed from the body because of its many advantages:

• Copper is an essential ingredient for bone growth and strengthening.
• Copper helps maintain the activity and health of the heart, nerves and brain, as it enters into the synthesis of many enzymes.
• Copper helps the body to take advantage of iron.
• Copper is considered as an antioxidant element in the body (Zinc, Selenium, Coenzyme Q10, Polyphenols, Carotenoids, Vitamin C and E). So copper protects cells from oxidation.
• Copper penetrates the skin and helps prevent skin diseases.
• Copper helps the production of red blood cells.
• Copper strengthens the immune system.

Daily needs:

• Adult men: 1.6 mg / day.
• Boys: 1.3 mg / day.
• Girls: 1.1 mg / day.
• Children from 1 to 2 years old: 0.7 mg / day.
• Infants aged 7 to 11 months: 0.4 mg / day.

Copper rich foods:

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The body needs a small amount of copper, so a balanced diet may be enough for its needs. There are many foods rich in copper, including:
Liver, squid, octopus, dark chocolate, shrimp, chicory, nuts, vegetables such as spinach and eggplant ......

Copper deficiency:

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Copper deficiency in the body is very rare because the body only needs a small amount, this deficiency is often caused by gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn's disease or after surgery on the tract. gastrointestinal. Which causes some symptoms that include:

• Iron deficiency anemia
• Irregular heartbeat
• Fatigue and difficulty breathing
• Delayed growth in children
• weak immune system
• Ulcers of the skin

Note:

High zinc consumption can lead to poor absorption of copper.

Wilson's disease:

Is a genetic disease that occurs when the liver is unable to get rid of excessive amounts of copper, causing accumulation in certain organs such as brain, eyes and liver itself, which can cause damage and sometimes , a person needs a liver transplant.

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Some uses of copper:

• Manufacture of boilers.
• Manufacture of heat exchangers.
• Manufacture of electrical conductors.
• Manufacture of copper tubes for use as gas and water pipes.

Réferences:

Cuivre, Wikipédia
Les bienfaits du cuivre sur la santé
Cuivre, Passeport santé
Les besoins par jour en cuivre (Cu)
Initiation a la chimie moderne (Livre) , André Cros et Gilbert Arribet [Chapitre 10: Le cuivre, Page 114].

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