Copper Water Bottle (950 ml capacity)

You’ve seen them advertised — copper cups, copper mugs, copper water bottles. Some are so ornate, they’re works of art.

You might have heard that drinking out of a copper cup has benefits.

PLEASE NOTE:
This bottle is for pure, clean water only – no other substances or additives.
It should also be washed gently with just water and not be put in a dishwasher.

Somebody came up with a good idea – keep a bottle handy for the family .
Ensure it is always kept full – it is good to let it stand for a while
Then for anyone pouring a glass of water or filling a school or travel water bottle – add a good dash from the copper bottle to enjoy the health benefits!

What is copper and why is it important?

First, you should know that copper is a reddish metal found in the environment, including rock, dirt, and water.
There’s even small amounts of copper in the air.

Copper is an important trace element that helps the body function properly.
The body doesn’t make copper, so we need to absorb it through our food and water.

Some food sources of copper are:

• seafood & shellfish
• organ meat (liver)
• whole grains
• wheat bran cereals
• lentils & legumes (chickpeas)
• nuts (brazil, cashews)
• seeds (poppy, sunflower)
• chocolate
• potatoes
• peas
• dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, asparagus, parsley).

According to Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology:

“Copper in the Western diet has been decreasing at least since the 1930s;
half of the adult population consumes less than the amount recommended in the
European Communities and the United Kingdom.
At least one fourth of adults consume less than the estimated average requirement published
for the United States and Canada.”

Why do people drink out of copper mugs?

Long ago, people in the Far East found that water stored in copper vessels tasted better and kept fresh longer.
Scientists discovered that copper has an oligodynamic effect*
which means copper can destroy bacteria (including E.coli and S.aureus — two common bacteria that cause serious illnes) and viruses, algae, mold, spores and fungi.
E.coli has been found to be one of the most toxic and noxious bacteria the human is struggling with at this time.

*The oligodynamic effect, which explains why heavy metals are as effective as germicides, is due to the higher cellular protein affinity for metallic ions. Even if the concentration of ions in a solution is negligible, bacterial cells die because of the cumulative effects of ions within the cells (Benson, 2002).

Studies have shown that water stored in a copper vessel for at least four hours acquires a certain quality — because copper leaches into the liquid. Since people today use water purifying systems and many of the healthy micro-nutrients are removed from their water.
Drinking water out of a copper cup replenishes the copper stripped by purifying systems.

What are the health benefits of copper?
Drinking water out of a copper cup has many health benefits. Here are 15 of them, in no particular order:

1. Copper destroys bacteria

As mentioned above, copper is oligodynamic and can destroy bacteria, including E.coli and S.aureus — two common bacteria that cause serious illness.
Copper also helps prevent bacteria that causes diarrhea from drinking bad water.
In fact, drinking out of copper vessels is one way for countries with poor sanitation systems to enjoy cleaner water, and thus keep healthier.

2. Copper improves the digestive system
Copper helps stimulate peristalsis, the contraction and relaxation of stomach muscles, which moves waste products (feces) through the intestines and out of the body.
Copper also helps destroy harmful inflammation-causing bacteria in the gut, possibly improving ulcers, indigestion and infections.
A healthy gut is important in order for the body to absorb proper nutrients.

According to ancient Indian Ayurvedic teachings, drinking water stored in copper vessels (such as a copper water bottle or a copper water cup) first thing in the morning on an empty stomach detoxifies and cleanses the digestive system.

That being said, too much copper can damage your “good” intestinal bacteria and cause diarrhea. We’ll talk about having too much copper in your system in a minute.

3, Copper strengthens the immune system

Copper has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help decrease free radicals which are harmful to the immune system.
Drinking water from a copper cup routinely can boost your antioxidants and, therefore, boost the immune system.
Because copper helps eliminate harmful bacteria, the immune system doesn’t have to work as hard — which will also keep one healthy.

4. Copper increases energy levels
Copper helps make an important enzyme in the body called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is basically energy.
When you drink water from a copper cup, you are providing copper needed for the body to produce more energy.

5. Copper helps balance the thyroid gland

Not having enough copper in your system (copper deficiency) can cause your thyroid gland to regulate hormones improperly. Drinking water from a copper vessel provides the copper needed by the thyroid gland to stay balanced and function properly.

6. Copper helps with weight loss

We’ve already learned that copper helps regulate the thyroid and helps make energy through ATP.
Both of these actions help speed up the metabolism and create energy for fat burning, which in turn may help one lose weight.

7. Copper improves brain function

Copper is needed to make phospholipids, a type of fat (lipids) used to give cells form and to build a protective barrier around them. Of all your organs, the brain has the highest concentration of lipids.

These lipids help electrical impulses shoot from nerve to nerve, giving signals to the rest of the body, telling it what to do. They also help with memory storage.

Decreasing  lipid levels may lead to problems in the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common type of dementia among older people.

8. Copper may decrease c@ncer risk

Copper has antioxidants which fight off free radicals.
Studies show that free radicals in large amounts damage the body’s cells which can then lead to cancer.
Antioxidants help neutralize these free radicals preventing them from causing damage.

9. Copper helps heart and blood pressure

Copper helps prevent plaque from accumulating in the coronary arteries, thereby decreasing risk of heart attack.
Copper also helps blood vessels dilate, which improves blood flow to the heart and helps regulate one’s blood pressure.

10. Copper helps protect the liver

Copper deficiency appears to be a factor in Non-Alcoholic Fatty-Liver Disease (NAFLD), a syndrome where fat cells replace healthy cells in the liver, causing other metabolic problems.

11. Copper helps prevent anaemia

Copper helps the body absorb, use, and maintain iron — thus helping to prevent anemia.

12, Copper decreases joint inflammation and arthritic pain

Copper has anti-inflammatory properties which may help relieve aches and pains caused by inflamed joints — such as in arthritis.

13. Copper helps heal wounds

Enzymes use copper to produce new cells in the body, particularly new skin cells, which is key for tissue healing.
Since copper also has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps wounds heal faster.

14. Coppereslows down signs of ageing

Copper has antioxidant properties which fight off free radicals, one of the main causes of fine lines in the skin.
Since copper helps produce new, healthy skin cells to replace the old dying ones, it helps you look younger.

15. Copper helps strengthen hair

Copper is used by enzymes to make melanin, the pigment that creates our skin, hair, and eye colors. Copper also improves circulation at the hair follicle level which promotes hair growth. Having enough copper in the body may help your hair stay lush longe and may even slow the inevitable age when hair turns gray.

16. Copper promotes healthy skin

Copper promotes healthy skin in several ways.

1. First, the melanin that’s beneficial to your hair also helps protect your skin from sun damage.
2. Second, the body uses copper to make collagen and elastin, substances which improve the skin’s elasticity
   and thus prevents wrinkles.
3. Third, we’ve already learned copper helps produce skin cells. By replacing old dead cells with supple new cells, copper is key in keeping your skin looking healthy and vibrant.

Cleaning instructions – please note these very important steps :

So there you have it — 15 ways drinking from a copper cup benefits you. Now let’s take a look at the other side of the proverbial coin.

Are there sde-effects of drinking water from a copper mug: is copper bad for you?

People often ask, “Is it safe to drink out of copper?”

Generally, yes. According to experts, copper toxicity is possible but not common.

Please be aware that one may have an increased risk of having too much copper in your system
IF…

1. You suffer from Wilson’s disease, an inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in your liver, brain and other vital organs — but Wilson’s disease is rare.
2. You drink water from corroded copper pipes, cook acidic foods in copper pots and pans, or somehow ingest copper powder which can be found in occupational or industrial settings.
3. You drink liquids other than water from a copper mug.
   As mentioned earlier, when you store liquid in a copper vessel, traces of copper leach into the liquid.
   The amount of copper that leaches depends on the acidity of the liquid. The more acid the liquid, the more leaching occurs.

Liquids with a pH < 6.0 (acid) such as alcohol, fruit juices, and vinegar increase copper leaching.
So be aware and do not place these liquids in the copper jug!  It is only for water.

Water is neutral

The pH of pure water is 7, which is neutral. The pH of drinking water varies, but it’s generally between 6.5 and 7.5.

Drinking water out of a copper cup every morning carries very little risk of copper toxicity.

Bottom line, know the pH of your water — because pH is the key to drinking water from an unlined copper mug safely.

Copper toxicity?

Copper toxicity is rare. But excessive long-term copper exposure can cause:

• gastrointestinal (GI) upset such as nausea or diarrhea
• neurological problems such as dizziness or headaches
• skin irritation around the mouth, nose, and eyes
• and, when extreme, internal bleeding from liver dysfunction.

Not everybody recognizes copper cup benefits.

According to Michael Lynch, MD, medical director of the Pittsburgh Poison Center, “There’s probably no real health benefit or risk from drinking from a copper cup. They’re safe to use, but there’s probably no benefit.”

Again, from the Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology: “People deficient in copper are being identified increasingly.
It is unknown if unusually high requirements or unusually low diets are causal. Alzheimer’s disease, ischemic heart disease and osteoporosis are the most likely human illnesses from low copper intakes.”

But apparently our ancestors knew a thing or two about the health benefits of drinking out of a copper vessel. So…
go ahead and buy that copper water bottle!

You’ve now learned the health benefits of copper, why some copper vessels can be dangerous, and how drinking water from a copper mug is safe.

Now it’s time for you to enjoy the health benefits of drinking from a copper cup or water bottle. One that puts the micronutrients your body needs to keep you healthy back into your system.

Obtain your very owncopper drinking vessel……… Then raise it in a toast — to your health!