is it safe to drink water from a copper bottle?

yes, it is safe to drink from copper bottles, as long as the copper bottle is made from 100% pure food grade copper. badly manufactured copper bottles and improper use can cause problems. you also need to ensure the quality of the copper bottle, what you store in it, how you use it and how often you clean it.

if copper ions are released into the water, is it safe to ingest?

copper is considered so beneficial to health that it is used in ayurvedic medicines. when used properly, the copper leached into the water overnight amounts to 0.475 ppm (parts per million). this amount is well within the water copper content limits set by the world health organization (who) – which is 2 ppm (or 2 mg per liter). that is why you should only purchase copper bottles that guarantee 100% pure and food-grade copper which has been manufactured to the highest standards.

what health benefits does drinking water from a copper bottle provide?

copper has excellent antibacterial properties. studies have shown that drinking water from copper vessels eliminates harmful bacteria such as e.coli which is responsible for most gastrointestinal infections. copper bottles releases copper ions and increases the ph of the water, thus alkalizing the water. alkaline water boosts immunity, slows down aging, neutralizes acidity and helps maintaining bone strength. copper supports the production of red blood cells, reduces anemia by increasing the absorption of iron, helps regulation of the heart rate and blood pressure, strengthens immune system, connective tissue and bones, the brain and the heart, while also preventing inflammation and prostatitis.

how much water is it safe to drink from a copper bottle?

copper is essential for a well functioning body. we get copper in our daily diets through other food sources such as nuts and dark chocolate. however, it is often not enough. because copper levels in copper infused water are well within recommended limits, you can drink as much water from a copper water bottle as you wish.

can i store anything other than water in my copper bottle?

no, copper bottles should be used only for water. if any substance that is acidic, such as juices, lemon, milk, dairy products, honey etc, touches copper, it may react and release a large amount of copper salts, which can lead to copper toxicity. so only plain drinking water should be stored in a copper water bottle.