A study conducted by University of Michigan researchers has indicated that an accumulation of copper in the body may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and diabetes. Copper pipes are generally used for supplying water but results in metal building up in the body. This build up of copper over a period of time increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease as people age, partially because of the body’s inability to process metal.
The study indicates that Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease are made worse by excess copper and iron. The study shows that people with higher intake of copper lose their brain function about 3 times the normal rate, especially if their diet is comprised of high fat intake.
The researchers also recommended that people over 50-years of age stop taking vitamin and minerals that contain copper and iron, and reduce their meat consumption, as well as reduce their intake of water served through copper pipes.
The study author conducted a series of studies looking into the association of copper and iron with diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
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