Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings). More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of copper for these uses. Some early research shows that taking copper in combination with zinc, manganese, and calcium might slow bone loss in older women. Early research suggests that rinsing the mouth with a copper solution decreases plaque. Some early research suggests that taking a product containing copper and several other ingredients (NicAzel, Elorac, Inc) might reduce a severe form of acne. Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for. Taking copper daily, alone or together with fish oil, does not seem to improve symptoms of a type of lupus called system lupus erythematosus. Young children with severe diarrhea due to a gut infection do not seem to be helped by taking copper. Research suggests that taking copper by mouth daily for 12 months does not improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Taking copper by mouth at recommended levels or given intravenously (by IV) by a healthcare provider is effective for treating copper deficiency and anemia caused by copper deficiency. Uses & Effectiveness Likely Effective for. SLIDESHOW Osteoporosis Super-Foods for Strong Bones With Pictures See Slideshow Copper is also involved in many of natural processes in the body.
How does it work?Ĭopper is necessary for producing and storing iron. Not even athletes need extra copper if they have a good diet. There is no evidence that people who eat a normal diet need copper supplements.
It is used for some types of diarrhea, lupus and acne. Malnourished infants can also have copper deficiency.Ĭopper is also used for improving wound healing, Alzheimer's disease, and treating arthritis and brittle bones (osteoporosis). It sometimes occurs in people who get too much zinc from diet or supplements, have intestinal bypass surgery, or are fed by feeding tubes. Having too little copper (copper deficiency) is rare. Copper is used as medicine.Ĭopper is used for treating copper deficiency and the anemia it may cause. The liver regulates the amount of copper that is in the blood. The body stores copper mostly in the bones and muscles. It is found in many foods, particularly in organ meats, seafood, nuts, seeds, wheat bran cereals, grain products, and cocoa products.
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