In a small system, the nutrient water can be filtered with freshwater mussels to remove excess copper. Copper needs in humans Copper is involved in building body tissues such as proteins that surround blood vessel walls and the myelin sheath around nerve fibers. It also enzymes important to energy metabolism. Copper is an essential part of an enzyme, lysyl ixidase , that weaves collagen and elastin, so reduced copper diet can lead to weak blood vessels and hemorrhaging. Dietary phosphates and high levels of Calcium, iron, zinc, chlorine or molybdenum reduces absorption of copper.
Anemia can result from a copper deficiency due to the iron copper ratio in the body.
Iron deficiency can be caused by a lack of copper, necessary for iron absorption. Copper helps body oxidize vitamin C and works with this vitamin in formation of elastin. If the copper bracelets have any medical value is still unknown. If a copper article is used it can leave black marks on skin. Also, copper jewelry should be actual copper, not copper plated.