Copper Deficiency?

I'm ordering a copper mug, seems like a good way to supplement in micro doses.

According to Ayurveda, drinking water stored in copper vessels (such as copper water bottle or cup) on a empty stomach detoxifies and cleanses your digestive system first thing in the morning. Copper helps stimulate the stomach muscles to move waste products through the intestines and out of the body.

Copper kills bacteria, the 2 common bacteria that cause serious illness. Copper also helps prevent bacteria that causes diarrhea from drinking bad water.

Drinking from a copper cup has been shown to boost the immune system and improve digestion

Drinking from Copper cups / bottles also aids in the production of new cells that help replenish the topmost layers of your skin. Copper is the main component in the production of melanin (a pigment that mitigates the color of your skin, eyes and hair)

Made of the highest quality copper with a smooth, mirror-like finish, our copper steins are inspired by the flared shape and ridged design of traditional Belgian beer steins. The unexpected material choice adds a modern edge to this traditional mug. Additionally, the pure copper is an excellent conductor for the cold, which makes each sip feel chilly and satisfying.
Purchase a single stein as a gift for birthdays. Go with a pair of mugs for weddings. Collect a set for serving beer or cold beverages outdoors with a dramatic flair. Whatever the occasion — and whatever your drink of choice — our copper beer stein is a gorgeous choice. We’ll raise a mug to that!

***THE CUP WILL TARNISH WITH USE, ESPECIALLY ON THE INSIDE, THIS IS NORMAL!

Use warm or cool liquids or room temperature liquids such as : Water, Beer, Tea and Mixed Cocktails

** NO HOT LIQUIDS NO DISHWASHER **NO MICROWAVE

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ARE THERE DRINKS THAT SHOULD AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSUMED FROM A COPPER CUP?​

Is it safe to enjoy all beverages in a copper mug as long as you do not warm the mug in a microwave or use a dishwasher to clean. Since copper is a conductive metal, warm liquids can run the risk of burning your hands and/or mouth. So, NO HOT LIQUIDS. Its internal structure keeps chilled beverages cooler for longer.

CLEANING YOUR COPPER MUG... TARNISHING IS NORMAL

  • Dish soap and water
    Rinse the mug with warm water and mild dish soap, then gently scrub with a soft sponge in circles. Rinse again and dry thoroughly with a clean cloth to prevent oxidation. Avoid using textured or synthetic cloths that could scratch the surface.
  • Baking soda and vinegar
    Mix three parts baking soda with one part vinegar to create a paste. Apply the paste to the mug with a wet cloth or sponge and let it sit. Scrub, then hand wash and rinse with clean water and a soft sponge to remove the paste and tarnish.
  • Vinegar and salt
    Pour 1/4 cup of white vinegar and two tablespoons of coarse salt into the mug and rub it into the surface. The salt acts as an abrasive to remove fat from the metal's small pockets, while the vinegar forces it out.
  • Lemon and salt
    Pour salt onto a plate and cut a fresh lemon or lime into 1/4-inch slices. Dip a slice into the salt and scrub the mug with slow circles on the inside and outside.
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I have a question regards copper supplementation - what are the key do's and don'ts?

I've been supplementing for a few weeks and it's all good i.e. no perceived negative issues, but I've noticed something which I am attributing to it. It's making me dream more than usual - the duration of my REM sleep is longer.

Last night I had 3 hours of REM sleep which I think is longer than average?

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I'm thinking I'll adjust my copper supplementation to around 2 - 3 days during the week as opposed to what I have been kind of trying to do which is have it almost as a daily supplement.
 
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I have a question regards copper supplementation - what are the key do's and don'ts?

I've been supplementing for a few weeks and it's all good i.e. no perceived negative issues, but I've noticed something which I am attributing to it. It's making me dream more than usual - the duration of my REM sleep is longer.

Last night I had 3 hours of REM sleep which I think is longer than average?

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I'm thinking I'll adjust my copper supplementation to around 2 - 3 days during the week as opposed to what I have been kind of trying to do which is have it almost as a daily supplement.
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Well I didn’t make that connection at all but now that you mention it I’ve been dreaming and recalling dreams better than usual for about 6 weeks, coinciding with starting copper supplementation. All night long sagas and often aware that I’m dreaming and able to make choices about whether I want to keep going on this dream or exit and go try another dream. Fascinating.
 
I wanted to share something that I found interesting, in case it may bring a clue about cooper deficiency.

In one of my previous blood lab tests I had mention of having "Hypogranular platelets", high Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) and low platelets. I had been having this high Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) and low platelets for a few years already, but at that time it actually alarmed my doctors because of the hypogranular platelets mention. Just for info:

Hypogranular platelets are platelets that have a reduced number of granules, which are essential for normal platelet function, including clotting and wound healing. This condition can be associated with certain disorders, such as Gray platelet syndrome, and may lead to bleeding issues due to impaired platelet activity.
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Because it had been so long since I had this high Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) along with macro-platelets and low platelet count, I though this might be genetic. But last week I got another bloodwork done, and for the first time in years the MCV was normal. There are still macro-platelets and the platelets are still a bit low, but not as low as before and there is no mention of hypogranular platelets.

So I thought about what was the one thing that I did differently before this bloodwork, and it was that I stopped taking zinc and started taking a copper supplement. I searched a little bit to know if the previous markers could be related to copper deficiency and it turns out that although it isn't the most common manifestation, it can happen. A Grok summary:

Copper deficiency is associated with various hematological abnormalities, as evidenced by multiple clinical studies and case reports. It commonly leads to anemia, which can manifest as microcytic, normocytic, or macrocytic, often resulting in an elevated mean corpuscular volume (MCV) indicative of macrocytic anemia. For instance, in one retrospective analysis, patients exhibited MCV values ranging from normocytic to macrocytic, with improvements (e.g., MCV decreasing from around 94-107 fL to normal ranges) following copper supplementation.

Regarding platelet count, copper deficiency typically preserves normal levels, but thrombocytopenia can occur in a subset of cases, contributing to bicytopenia or pancytopenia. Reviews of patient cohorts show thrombocytopenia in approximately 5-10% of instances, with counts recovering after copper replacement therapy.

Copper deficiency can lead to hypogranular morphology in platelets, as observed in cases where it mimics myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). This is part of broader dysplastic changes in the bone marrow and peripheral blood, including enlarged or giant platelets, though it's not the most common or consistently reported feature compared to effects on neutrophils or erythrocytes. Hypogranularity is more frequently noted in neutrophils in copper deficiency, but platelet involvement has been documented in clinical reports and mimics of MDS.
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Now, high Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) is normally a sign of folate or b12 deficiency, which is also very important to look at. In my case, some doctors had mentioned that already so I had been taking methylated b complex for over 2 years without pause. Still, my MCV came high every time, so I was thinking that it was genetic or malabsorption. I mention this so that if you have high MCV, you don't immediately think that it might be copper deficiency because it can be another thing too.

My particular case is that I've been also taking Zinc for YEARS almost without pause because I've always felt it was beneficial for inflammation, but I never compensated with copper. So it made sense that I needed copper and I thought it was interesting that with a month of taking the supplement, my lab markers have finally changed.

So, the lesson for me is not to never take Zinc anymore, but to take it occasionally when needed and always balance it with copper. Also, as it turns out, it may take a while for the copper deficiency to develop into some full-blown pathology but there might be little signs here and there that show up before it becomes symptomatic.

Fwiw... :-)
 
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