Copper

Copper is a trace element belonging among one of the most powerful antioxidants in the body. Acts as a powerful catalyst for many enzymes and vitamins, through which already contains small amounts affects many activities in the body.

Copper functions

• maintain proper tissue pigmentation
• important for strong blood vessels, tendons, bones and nerves
• needed for the formation of blood pigment (hemoglobin) and white blood cells
• increases resistance to infections

Recommended daily intake of copper, according to recent studies, is 2mg. Its sources are mainly: nuts and seeds, seafood, meat, liver.

The lack of copper occurs when there is an one-sided diet, long-term diarrhea and vomiting. A distinctive feature of its deficiency in the body is premature graying of hair, and their hair growth disorders.