Copper

Taking copper is necessary throughout life, especially in childhood and old age, because it intervenes in the development of bones and is also key for the blood system and the immune system. Find out which foods with copper you can include in your diet and how to supplement their intake with the copper supplements that you can find in Naturitas.

Properties of copper

Copper is one of the essential trace elements for the human body, which participates in important biological processes. The main properties of copper include helping the proper formation of bones and the production of hemoglobin for the blood.

Copper is also an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and bactericidal that boosts the immune system to protect us from infection. Finally, copper in the skin is effective against acne, fungi and to accelerate the healing of scars and marks on the skin.

How to take copper

There are several foods that contain copper, although in very small proportions. The main foods with copper are oysters and shellfish in general, whole grain cereals, legumes, and some fruits and vegetables such as prunes or mushrooms.

In addition to making sure to include these foods in our diet, we can also take copper in the form of food supplements like the ones you will find in this section. They are available in various formats such as tablets, capsules, tablets, ampoules, vials, liquid copper, etc. Copper supplements are an aid to guarantee correct levels of this essential trace element in our body. However, the recommended amounts of these food supplements should not be exceeded to avoid possible contraindications and side effects of copper.