The human body needs copper, and copper ions have the functions of hematopoiesis, softening blood vessels, promoting cell growth and accelerating metabolism. However, the slightly higher level of copper in human body has little effect on people. Excessive absorption of copper will lead to copper poisoning, decreased hemoglobin and pathological changes in brain tissue. The human body cannot do without copper. The lack of copper will increase cholesterol in the blood, leading to coronary atherosclerosis, vitiligo, white hair, blindness and anemia, so the human body can not do without copper. Copper patina produced in wet places and green powder produced by air oxidation are harmful substances, so when using copper tableware, it must be cleaned, remember. Copper has two sides to human body, and it is not good to lack copper or absorb too much. Therefore, copper tableware should not be used frequently. If you drink every day, it is not recommended to use a copper hip flask. It's good to use a ceramic hip flask, but it's ok to use a copper hip flask if you drink occasionally.
Effects of copper on human body;
1. Promote hematopoiesis: participate in iron absorption and transportation. When copper is deficient, the absorption and transportation of iron are blocked, and iron is stored in the liver, which becomes hemosiderosis anemia. This anemia is not caused by iron deficiency. If it is treated with copper, it will be effective. Promote the synthesis of heme and hemoglobin. Copper can stimulate the growth of red blood cells. Without it, you will suffer from anemia.
2. Participate in the utilization of oxygen in the body: the inhaled oxygen reacts with substances metabolized in the body to generate water, and the cytochrome oxidase of copper enzyme participates in this process.
3. Maintain the health of bones, blood vessels and skin: The copper enzyme lysyl oxidase can promote the cross-linking of collagen and protein in bones, blood vessels and skin. When copper is deficient, the contents of collagen and elastin in these tissues decrease, and osteoporosis becomes fragile and development stops. The tension of vascular tissue is reduced, which is prone to aneurysm and vascular rupture; The skin also has corresponding lesions.
4. Maintaining brain health: Copper enzyme participates in myelination. When copper is deficient, myelination is incomplete, and the newborn appears dyskinesia; It is related to the synthesis of catecholamine. When copper is deficient, the content of catecholamine in the brain decreases, thus affecting the function of the central nervous system, resulting in mental retardation, drowsiness, dyskinesia and other phenomena.
5. Maintain normal fertility: copper deficiency will affect the synthesis of adrenocortical hormone and progesterone in women, causing infertility. Too much copper can prevent fertility by promoting the release of luteinizing hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone, affecting ovulation or interfering with pregnancy and feeding.