i need to know "why do our bodies need copper?" & "if so, what happens if we have too much or too little of it?"i'd appreciate this.
Copper is used by different proteins and enzymes within the body. It can act as the key activator for certain enzymes, meaning that without copper these particular enzymes wouldnt function correctly.
Copper is critically important for dozens of body functions. To begin with, copper is a major component of the oxygen carrying part of blood cells. Copper also helps protect our cells from being damaged by certain chemicals in our bodies. Copper, along with vitamin C, is important for keeping blood vessels and skin elastic and flexible. This important element is also required by the brain to form chemicals that keep us awake and alert. Copper also helps your body produce chemicals that regulate blood pressure, pulse, and healing. Current research is looking into other ways copper can affect human health, from protecting against cancer and heart disease, to boosting the immune system. General symptoms of not getting enough copper in your diet include anemia (a condition in which your blood can’t supply enough oxygen to your body), arthritis (painful swelling of the joints), and many other medical problems.(1)
