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PurestColloids.com Knows the History!
“Throughout history, healers have understood the value of copper in obtaining and maintaining optimum health. Whether topically applied or ingested, many forms of copper and copper compounds (such as copper carbonate, copper silicate, copper oxide, copper sulfate, copper chloride, etc.) were used throughout history for the treatment of disease. Copper has been used for medicinal purposes as far back as ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome as well as in the ancient Aztec civilization.”
https://www.purestcolloids.com/learning/history/a-brief-history-of-the-health-support-uses-of-copper/
Everything You Need to Know about Copper From Copper Facts!
“Copper in Health:
Copper is essential in the human diet. It is needed for the normal growth and development of human fetuses, infants and children. In adults, it is necessary for the growth, development and maintenance of bone, connective tissue, brain, heart and many other body organs. Copper is involved in the formation of red blood cells, the absorption and utilization of iron, and the synthesis and release of life-sustaining proteins and enzymes. These enzymes produce cellular energy and regulate nerve transmission, blood clotting and oxygen transport. Copper is also known to stimulate the immune system, help repair injured tissues and promote healing. Copper has been shown to help neutralize "free radicals," which can cause severe damage to cells.
Copper Fact 2
The U.S. National Academy of Sciences' Food and Nutrition Board has issued a Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of 0.9 mg of copper per day for both men and women between the ages of 19 and 70. Copper is an especially important nutrient for expectant mothers and developing fetuses (1.0 mg per day), as well as nursing mothers and newborns (1.3 mg per day). Children between 9 and 18 need only 0.7 mg to 0.89 mg per day. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Nutrition Center estimates that less than half of the U.S. population consumes the MDR for copper.
Copper Fact 3
Copper-rich foods include grains, nuts and seeds, organ meats such as liver and kidneys, shellfish, dried fruits, legume vegetables like string beans and potatoes, chicken and some unexpected and delightful sources such as cocoa and chocolate. Vegetarians generally get ample copper from their diet.
Copper Fact 4
A deficiency in copper is one factor leading to an increased risk of developing high cholesterol levels and coronary heart disease in humans. Copper deficiencies are also associated with premature births, chronic diarrhea and stomach diseases.”
So much more great information at the link below.
https://www.copper.org/education/c-facts/facts-print.html
ACS Publications Did a Medical Study on Copper-Eluting Fibers for Enhanced Tissue Sealing and Repair.
“Abstract:
Copper ions play an important role in several physiological processes, including angiogenesis, growth factor induction and extracellular matrix remodeling, that modulate wound healing and tissue repair. In this work, copper-loaded alginate fibers were generated and used as surgical sutures for repair of incisional wounds in live mice. Approximately 95% of initially loaded copper ions were released from the sutures within the first 24 h following an initial burst release. This localized delivery of copper at the incision site resulted in significantly higher recovery in tissue biomechanical strengths compared to conventional nylon and calcium alginate sutures at early times following surgery. Irradiation of copper alginate sutures with near-infrared light resulted in a robust photothermal response and led to efficacies similar to those seen with nonirradiated sutures. Histopathology and immunohistological analyses indicated significantly reduced epithelial gap and higher number of CD31+ cells, which is indicative of increased angiogenesis around the incision site. Delivery of copper ions did not result in toxicity under the conditions employed. Our findings demonstrate that delivery of ionic copper from sutures resulted in efficacious approximation and healing of incisional wounds, and copper-eluting fibers may have translational potential for accelerating repair in surgical and trauma wounds.”
For more on this study goto https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.0c04755
