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The Promise and Limits of Urban Mining

Urban Mining is a concept that emphasizes the potential of cities, the human habitat and built environment as a source of raw materials. New research, commissioned by the International Copper…

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Copper Demand Predicted to Grow with Smart Cities

Total volume of copper in smart city technology to nearly double by 2025. New research, commissioned by ICA, revealed copper is the material of choice for smart city technology, thanks…

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Every Bit Counts: Markus Lends Laboratory Help at Skellefteå Hospital

In northern Sweden, Markus Nordqvist of Boliden sprang into action to help Skellefteå Hospital’s chemical laboratory as the coronavirus began straining the healthcare industry. During the pandemic onset, International Copper…

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Kennecott the First to Receive the Copper Mark for Responsible Production

August 25, 2020 Kennecott Utah Copper LLC, Rio Tinto’s site in Utah, United States, has become the first producer to be awarded the Copper Mark. To achieve the Copper Mark,…

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Human Health

Copper is an essential nutrient and, therefore, vital to the health of humans, animals and plants. Copper is needed for maintaining normal growth of the fetus during pregnancy, healthy brain functioning and repair of wounds and injuries.

Copper is not carcinogenic, mutagenic or a reproductive toxicant. The human body does not manufacture copper, so it needs to be obtained from food and water. Generally, the concentration of copper in food can be up to 2 milligrams per kilogram in red and organ meats, offal, fish, nuts, chocolate and green vegetables. Here is a list of ten foods that are rich in copper.

Copper deficiency, which is consuming too little dietary copper, can be of concern. Serious diseases ranging from blood and blood vessel abnormalities to abnormal bone formations and hypopigmentation of the skin may be attributed to copper deficiency. Copper deficiency is a risk factor for osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and heart disease. Even a mild deficiency can lower the immune system, resulting in frequent colds and flu, loss of skin tone, reproductive problems and fatigue.

While the recommended daily intake for copper is based on age and gender, the average dietary intakes range from 1 – 1.6 mg/day.

It’s important to understand the positive effects copper has on a human body and how copper helps the body.

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Copper is Vital for the Environment

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Copper is Essential in Maintaining a Healthy Diet

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Human Health Webinar – May 2012

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Copper is Essential to All Life

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Copper is Essential

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Copper is Essential Chocolate

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Copper is Essential

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Copper Deficiency is a Global Problem

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Copper and Healthy Skin

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Copper, Iron, and Zinc– an Essential Trio for Health

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Copper and Human Health and Safety

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