Weak and Brittle Bones

A disorder called osteoporosis is characterized by fragile and brittle bones. It has been connected to a copper shortage and grows more prevalent with age. For instance, a review of eight research involving more than 2,100 individuals revealed that those with osteoporosis had lower copper levels than healthy ones.

Your bones' internal cross-linking mechanisms involve copper. These cross-links make sure that bones are robust and healthy. Additionally, copper stimulates the body to produce more osteoblasts, which are cells that support bone tissue remodeling and augmentation. Bone tissue is strengthened by processes that copper is a part of. A lack of copper may worsen osteoporosis, which causes hollow and porous bones.