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Health Benefits Of Copper: Know The Role, Importance & Food To Consume

Copper plays an important role in supporting bodily functions. It is beneficial for health as well as skin. You can use a variety of foods. But consuming these foods will give more copper.

New Delhi: Copper plays an important role in supporting physical activities. It helps in boosting immunity and body energy. It also works in the manufacture of red blood cells. It is free for mental health. There are many foods to use for copper. It includes vegetables and fruits. Find out which foods you can use for copper. 

Benefits of Copper

Copper plays an important role in your brain. Copper deficiency may increase the risk of Alzheimer's. Copper helps in reducing anemia. It maintains the energy level in your body. 

Increases immunity: Copper and zinc help in increasing immunity. Deficiency of these minerals can increase the risk of infection. Copper deficiency reduces the production of immune cells such as macrophages and neutrophils that help fight many infections in the body. 

Can increase skin health: Copper protects cells from damage caused by free radicals. It improves skin health, reduces spots and wrinkles and heals wounds. Copper promotes the production of collagen in the body.

Sources of Copper

Potato: A medium-sized potato contains about 0.34 mg of copper. Copper is also found in sweet potatoes. The amount of copper in a medium sized sweet potato is about 0.34 grams. 

Seeds and nuts: Seeds and nuts are rich in copper. Sesame is high in fiber, protein and fat. A good amount of copper is found in it. You can eat raw cashew or make it a part of any dish. A lot of copper is also found in almonds. You can use dry and roasted almonds. 

Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate is rich in nutrients, antioxidants and fiber. It is known to lower blood pressure, improve heart health and lower cholesterol levels. However, as it is high in calories, the use of dark chocolate should be reduced. Copper is also found in dark chocolate. 

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