Health risks of drinking water from copper vessels
Siddhartha Jana
Drinking water from copper vessels may have health benefits, but excessive consumption can lead to copper toxicity, gastrointestinal distress, liver damage, and neurological issues.
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Adding heated water or lemon to copper vessels can accelerate the leaching of copper, increasing copper levels beyond safe limits, potentially creating harmful copper salts.
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The World Health Organization recommends limiting copper intake to 2 milligrams per litre of water to avoid health risks.
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Overconsumption of water from copper vessels, especially if mixed with acidic substances, can result in the formation of toxic compounds like copper acetate and copper carbonate.
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Symptoms of excessive copper consumption include stomach discomfort and other gastrointestinal disturbances, which can be reversed by reducing copper exposure.
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Expecting mothers and children are particularly vulnerable to copper toxicity, as it may affect fetal development and children's smaller body sizes make them more susceptible to poisoning.
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Chronic liver patients should avoid excessive copper intake, as their bodies may struggle to detoxify and excrete copper efficiently.
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