Copper element
Copper is one of the most important elements or minerals present on the surface of this planet and in different organisms, the most important of which is the human body, and was the first discovery in the seventies of this century when scientists found that one of the most important components of blood in the human body, it is important in the metabolic processes in the body Because it helps the various enzymes to perform their functions through support and increase strength, after it comes after zinc and iron in terms of presence in the human body and forms between 75 to 100 milligrams in the body tissues.
The importance of copper for the body
- Helps in taking advantage of other elements, mainly iron.
- Supports body bones and connective tissues by maintaining their health.
- Helps to secrete many important pigments, most notably the thyroid gland.
- Protects nerves by supporting the membrane called the myelin that surrounds it.
- It reduces the problem of degeneration that may be exposed to the tissues of the body, which in turn causes damage to the free particles in the body.
Symptoms of copper deficiency
- Anemia associated with iron deficiency in the body.
- Atrophy of blood vessels.
- Structural problems, specifically bone and joints.
- High or low cholesterol in the body.
- Extreme fatigue when doing any effort.
- Breathing problems as difficulty and trouble.
- Arrhythmia.
- Skin ulcers.
- Hair problems and specifically loss and loss, in addition to skin problems such as skin color change.
Food sources of copper
- Leafy vegetables specifically turnip, spinach, cane, mustard.
- Seeds: Calms, nuts, Calaju and beets.
- Tomatoes, green beans, eggplants, and potatoes.
- Calf liver, and ginger in addition to some types of mushrooms.
Copper poisoning
Is a health problem that is due to the presence of copper in a large amount of drinking water, specifically those that pass through pipes made of copper, as well as foods cooked in pots made of copper; because it leads to the presence and transfer to foods, which in turn leads to exposure to human For a variety of different symptoms and the most important:
- Stomach pain associated with abdominal pain.
- Intestinal cramps.
- Vomiting and nausea.
- Atrophy in different tissues of the body and specifically the liver.
- As well as digestive problems related to the presence of diarrhea.
- The best solution is to treat the water passing through the copper pipes, and cook the food for a long time; because it reduces the presence of copper in it.