Copper to fight obesity?
Would copper become an essential trace element in our well-being and health? American researchers from the University of Berkeley in California conducted a study on this subject. The results of this study would demonstrate that copper would be essential in the breakdown of fat cells. The results were published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology(1).
Professor Chris Chang, who led this study, even specifies that copper would serve as a regulator, adding that the more copper is consumed, the more cells will be broken down. He even explains that there would be great interest in studying the link between a lack of copper in the body and the occurrence of pathologies such as obesityor related diseases.
How to go about consuming copper?
Copper is already known for its multiple benefits such as bone mineralization, iron absorption, red blood cell formation, infection fighting and strengthening the immune system(2).
Copper is present in many foods. First of all, simply in mineral water, some brands of which can be found commercially areenriched with copper. Crustaceans such as oysters are also preferred. Crab, liver, whole grainsor muesli are also rich in copper. You can even treat yourself a little by eating a square of dark chocolate.
However, Professor Chris Chang advises against the consumption of dietary supplements that could lead to imbalances in other minerals such as zinc.
Am I running out of copper?
Copper deficiencyis still rarewhen you have a balanced diet. However, if a severe deficiency exists, symptoms such as anemia (low hemoglobin levels in the blood), joint pain, or osteoporosis (loss of bone strength) may appear.
Also be careful not to have too much copper in the blood. Indeed, this could haveharmful effectssuch as the appearance of what is called Wilson’s disease, a pathology manifested by damage to the liver and nervous system, thus causing the appearance of psychiatric or hepatitis wax signs. But rest assured, these cases are extremely rare, and are usually the result of a genetic disease, and a lack of assimilation of copper in the body.
Stephen Paul is the lead author and founder of My Health Sponsor. Holder of a diploma in health and well-being coaching with more than 200 articles in the field of health, he makes it a point of honor to offer advice based on reliable information, based on scientific research, and verified by health professionals.