Too much of goodness can harm you

Iron and copper are two common minerals that are essential for good health. But with a twist! Too much of iron and copper in your body can lead to Alzheimer’s and heart disease. If you are over 50, consider your intake of multivitamins, iron, copper, etc.

Multivitamins formulations for older people might not contain iron. But none of them is devoid of copper. The usefulness and health benefits of Multivitamins are unproven. So, it is better to skip the multivitamins if it is not prescribed by your doctor.

You consume copper from sources that are unimaginable. If you have copper tap or copper dish, your copper intake increases. Copper from these containers gets into the water or your food. If it is a tap, make sure you drain the tap for 20-30 seconds before you consume. This will flush most of the copper that is accumulated in the tap when it wasn't in use. Also, try to avoid the copper vessels. Because of the heat in the food, a lot of copper can get into your food. Copper vessels used for cooking have shown to cause cirrhosis in kids.

If you are anaemic and need iron, eating red meat, pork, beef, mutton can increase the iron in your body. Too much of iron can cause iron poisoning. Limit yourself to two or three small servings a week.