Copper is a mineral with precious beneficial virtues for our body. It is involved in the formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells and is therefore, like iron (whose absorption it promotes in our body), very useful for the oxygenation of the cells and tissues of our body (thus preventing dangerous states of cellular and tissue degeneration). It is also involved in the metabolic activity of our body and promotes the absorption of nutrients essential for our health (including iron). It is also very useful for our cardiovascular system since it is able to regulate the heartbeat and blood pressure. It strengthens our bones and is therefore able to prevent degenerative states of our skeletal system. It appears to play a protective role on a large number of organs in our body (including the prostate and the brain). Finally, it has a powerful antioxidant action and effectively counteracts oxidative stress. It is mainly contained in plant foods (green leafy vegetables, whole grains, legumes and dried and oily fruit). A copper deficiency can cause anemia, fatigue, general weakening of vital functions. An excess of it can instead favor liver problems and hypersideraemia. general weakening of vital functions. An excess of it can instead favor liver problems and hypersideraemia. general weakening of vital functions. An excess of it can instead favor liver problems and hypersideraemia.
