Are copper bracelets as helpful for ailments as some say?

Answer 1

No, they aren't. They're a scam. So are magnetic bracelets. Waste of money for health reasons so if you buy one, it will only be because you like the way it looks. They will not cure or treat ANY diseases.

Answer 2

Copper bracelets with magnets do work. Particularly the magnets. In fact, magnet therapy has been proven effective in treating many ailments. Talk to a naturopathic or holistic professional. I use a magnet & copper bracelet for back pain and headaches, works great and it cost $1.00.

Answer 3

This is from the Daily Telegraph from Dr Sarah Brewer

DEAR DOCTOR - I have arthritis in my fingers and have found that rings made from copper wire reduce the swelling and pain. How do they work?
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The way copper helps reduce joint pain is not fully understood. Copper is essential for the function of a number of antioxidant enzymes, including powerful superoxide dismutase (SOD). It is also involved in vitamin C metabolism and the synthesis of collagen, a structural protein in bones and joints. There is no recommended daily allowance for copper and deficiency is thought to be common, as up to 70 per cent of dietary intake (from seafood, nuts, pulses, wholegrains and vegetables grown in copper-rich soil) is not absorbed in the bowel. Lack of copper reduces activity of SOD and may contribute to the development of inflammatory diseases.
Trace amounts of copper are absorbed through the skin, and in one study of 240 people with rheumatoid arthritis, those wearing copper bracelets had a statistically significant improvement compared with those wearing a placebo. Each copper bracelet lost an average 13mg of copper during the trial.
Another theory is that copper bracelets work through a process known as iontophoresis, in which copper leaches excess sulphates from the body, where they are deposited as a blue-green discolouration on the skin. The efficacy of the bracelets is thought to depend on the level of copper in your body. If deficient, you may benefit. Bracelets combining copper with magnets are worth trying for pain relief.
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So try it and see

Answer 4

The are good for turning your wrists a nice shade of green. But then some cheap gold plated jewerly will do the same. Other than the green skin they will do completely NOTHING. Oh they will do one more thing, that is drain your wallet of green money.

Answer 5

IF YOU WEAR A COPPER BRACELET AND YOU THINK IT HELPS YOU THEN WEAR IT. WE ALL ARE CHEMISTRY AND MAYBE COPPER HELPS SOME AND DOESNT ANOTHER. AS FOR ME I DONT WEAR ANY RINGS,WATCHES, BRACELETS ETC AND I NAVIGATE QUITE WELL WITHOUT ALL THE ATTACHMENTS.

Answer 6

Some swear by them, some think it's nonsense. If you think it might help, buy a pretty one at the next fair and wear that. If it helps, great. If it doesn't at least you have something nice to wear.