Fact Check: Can Copper Tableware Really Neutralize Toxins in the Body?
Fact Check - Does copper tableware really neutralize toxins? Experts say excessive copper intake can be harmful to health.
A recent Facebook post claims that copper tableware has the ability to neutralize toxins in the body and provide various health benefits. However, a fact-check conducted by Tempo reveals that this assertion is unfounded. Experts emphasize that while the human body does require copper, the necessary amount is quite small, and excessive intake can be harmful.
Copper is naturally found in foods like legumes, vegetables, and animal proteins, and is monitored by the World Health Organization for safe levels in drinking water. Professor Budiawan of Universitas Indonesia warns that when copper tableware comes into contact with acidic foods, it may leach copper, which is not fully understood.
Continuous high-dose copper consumption can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and over time, it can result in Wilson's disease, a hereditary disorder that impairs kidney and liver function. The body eliminates excess copper that cannot be used biologically. Regulations on the use of copper in tableware are strictly controlled by the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) and the National Standardization Agency (BSN), with copper not being permitted for food contact due to migration limits.
Therefore, the claim that copper tableware possesses anti-toxic properties is misleading and lacks scientific backing.
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