Copper and it's benefits

Our ancestors used to store water in copper containers. Do you know why?

Water is the most essential element to sustain life on this planet. Almost 70% of human body is made up of water. Our ancestors' aim was probably to safeguard the drinking water in copper container but their's more to the story. Copper has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti - carcinogenic and anti inflammatory properties. When water is stored in copper container purification process takes place killing microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, algae, molds which are harmful for our body.

Unlike some nutritional elements, the body cannot synthesize copper, so you need to get it from dietary sources. The best dietary sources of copper are, seafood, organ meats, whole grains, lentils, nuts, seeds, chocolate, cereals, potatoes, peas, and some dark green leafy vegetables. Drinking 2-3 glasses of water that has been stored in a copper vessel is another easy way to supply your body with enough copper.

Here are benefits to switch from those cheap and unhealthy plastic Tupperware to traditional copper bottles for drinking water storage:

1. Improves digestion: Reduces inflammation within the stomach making it a great remedy for ulcers, indigestion and infections. Ayurveda recommends drinking copper enriched water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach helps balance all three doshas (Kapha, Vata, Pitta). The copper leached in water helps in breaking down of food particles in our stomach and improves digestion.

2. Helps in weight loss: Copper in water helps your body break down fat and eliminate it more efficiently, thereby, helping your body keep only what it will use and throw out the rest.

3. Helps heal wounds: Copper is known to strengthen your immune system and aid in production of new cells. But it's healing properties is known for healing wounds internally especially in the stomach.

4. Slows down aging: Copper having anti oxidant properties, it fights off free radicals which is one of the main reasons for the formations of fine lines on your face.

5. Helps maintain heart health: According to the American Cancer Society, copper has been found to regulate blood pressure, heart rate and lower one's bad cholesterol and triglycerides levels.

6. Regulates the working of the thyroid gland: People with thyroid diseases have one thing in common that is low levels of copper in their body.

7. Beats arthritis and inflamed joints: Copper has very potent anti inflammatory properties, bone and immune system strengthening properties, making it the perfect remedy for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

8. Boosts skin health and melanin production: Copper is the main component in the production of melanin in our bodies. Also helps in producing new cells that help replenish the top most layers of your skin.

Why wait now? Go buy a copper bottle right away and get the benefits of it for life time.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within this article are the personal opinions of me but learnt from valuable texts and articles related to the topic.