Helmar Dollwet, Ph.D., of the
University of Akron, has studied the copper bracelet connection and
thinks traces of dissolved copper entering the body through the skin
from a copper bracelet may be the only way for many people to get the
copper they need.
A study found patients wearing copper bracelets absorbed an
average of 13 milligrams of copper during a month. "This could bring
many people into the recommended daily intake for copper (1.5 to 3
milligrams). Copper absorbed through the skin gets into circulation
very efficiently-more so than most dietary copper." Superoxide
Dismutase (SOD) is one of the body's own copper-dependent enzymes that
reduce pain and inflammation. The body may use copper to make more of
its own SOD.
Through copper bracelets highly electrical and thermal conductive
activity, it is apparent that when absorbed by the body that copper can
produce a similar form of relief achieved by applying heat to an
affected area. Research has indicated that rheumatic sufferers may have
a deficiency of copper in the body, causing muscular contraction. More
recently it has been recognized that a number of copper requiring
enzymes are necessary for the repair of tissues damaged by arthritis.
Forms of copper and copper complexes studied in these enzyme systems
were found to mimic these copper requiring enzymes. Therefore, copper
bracelet can be highly effective in counteracting the effects of
inflammatory conditions.
Magnetic Strength
Our magnetic copper bracelets designs contain magnets in every link of the bracelet. We have specified thicker stronger magnets for our bracelets. Each magnet has factory graded strength of 5000 gauss. After capping the surface the reading is 3000 gauss in strength. For this type of bracelet, probably one of the strongest available. |
Type of Magnets & Magnetic Life Expectancy
Our Copper Bracelets contain Neodymium high strength magnets. The magnets are capped and then coated for extra protection. Under normal conditions neodymium magnets last for many decades, the magnets do not need to be recharged in any way. Magnets are bio north to the skin. |
Care of Your Copper Bracelet
The Copper will leave a green/black residue on the skin. This is good and indicates that the copper is being absorbed successfully. It can be easily washed off with soapy water. |
More about The Benefits of Copper and Copper Bracelets
Copper is an essential trace mineral that facilitates the activity of
several enzymes. The mineral provides a role in the
development and maintenance of the cardiovascular system,
including the heart, arteries, and other blood vessels, the
skeletal system, and the structure and function of the
nervous system, including the brain.
The highest concentration of copper is found in the brain and liver.
Copper is found in all other tissues in varying amounts, and
about 50 percent of the total copper content of the body is
found in the bones and muscles.
METHOD OF ACTION
Copper is involved in respiration and the synthesis of hemoglobin. It
is essential in the production of collagen and the
neurotransmitter noradrenalin. It is an important blood
antioxidant and prevents the rancidity of polyunsaturated
fats.
Copper is involved in numerous enzyme systems that break down or build
up body tissues. It plays a role in the production of the
skin pigment melanin by converting the amino acid tyrosine.
The mineral is essential for the synthesis of phospholipids,
which are a component of the myelin sheath that surrounds
nerves.
Absorption of copper takes place in the stomach and upper intestine.
Approximately 30 percent of ingested copper is absorbed. Copper
influences iron absorption and mobilization from the liver
and other tissue stores. Absorption of the mineral is
increased by acids and inhibited by calcium (Kirschmann,
1996).
PROPERTIES & USES
Copper is used in the treatment of anemia because it works with iron
in the development and maintenance of red blood cells and their
protein hemoglobin.
Copper may provide benefit against pollution exposure and possibly
protect against carcinogenesis and tumor growth. While this
action is unproven in humans, animal studies have shown that
copper may protect against chemically induced cancers and
some RNA viruses (Kirschmann, 1996).
Wearing copper bracelets is a long-term folk remedy for arthritis. While
this information is controversial, a double-blind study in
Australia concluded that copper bracelets reduced pain and
inflammation. The hypothesis is that copper is absorbed
through the skin and chelated to another compound that
exerts and anti-inflammatory action. Copper is part of
ceruloplasmin and SOD (superoxide dismutase), compounds that have
antioxidant activity that may contribute benefits to the
treatment of arthritis (Murray, 1996).
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Copper deficiency may play a role in atherosclerosis and aortic
aneurysms. The exact mechanism is unknown, but studies shows
that a copper deficiency or a high zinc intake resulting in
deficiency of copper result in increased blood cholesterol
levels, heart and arterial damage and increased mortality.
Copper deficiency may influence the development of aortic aneurysms
because of the mineral’s role in cross-linking collagen and
elastin fibers. The aorta and other arteries are surrounded
by elastin fibers consisting of collagen and copper is
essential to maintain their integrity. Supplementing with
high doses of copper may increase the damaging oxidation of
LDL cholesterol and is not recommended (Murray, 1996; Somer, 1995).