Reasons to Wear a Copper Bracelet for Arthritis

Reasons to Wear a Copper Bracelet for Arthritis

Copper is one of the oldest metals used by humans and has been used for a variety of applications over the years. We've been making things out of copper for thousands of years simply because it's easy to find. Copper is the third most common metal after iron and steel, and although it has many useful industrial uses, copper also has some lesser-known health benefits.

There is also the problem of skin irritation among some copper magnetic bracelet users, but it was believed that this is because they do not use 100% pure copper magnetic bracelets. Some copper bracelets with magnets on the market are not made of pure copper. Instead, they contain toxic metals like lead, which can cause problems like headaches, digestive problems and of course skin irritation. A friendly advice: Only buy 100% pure and original copper magnetic bracelets.

Copper deficiency has been linked to certain cardiovascular diseases. Various research studies have been conducted, and many of them have shown that people with chronically low amounts of copper in their bodies are more likely to have high blood pressure and are suspected of having an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

One reason to be skeptical of folk remedies for arthritis is that there are more than 100 different forms of arthritis. There are also many different causes of arthritis. For example, osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear on the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and has no known cause. Gout, a very painful arthritis, is caused by the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints. All of these types of arthritis have different causes and different treatments. Folk remedies may not take into account all the different types.

According to studies published over the years, magnetic bracelets and copper bracelets do not work for arthritis pain or stiffness. Placebo-controlled trials have been conducted in both osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Some small studies showed that magnets may provide some pain benefit for osteoarthritis, but these results have not been replicated or expanded to larger studies.

Copper has also gained popularity in the medical field due to its antimicrobial properties. In 2013, a team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina conducted research and conducted a test in which commonly touched surfaces such as bed rails and call buttons were infused with copper to slow the spread of hospital-acquired infections. Their experiment proved quite successful as it significantly reduced the number of patients with potentially life-threatening infections.

Inspired by Patrick Iwobi