Copper bracelets
Copper bracelets
Many people with arthritis wear copper bracelets to reduce pain or stiffness, but there’s no scientific or medical evidence that copper bracelets offer any benefit.
What are the benefits of wearing a copper bracelet for arthritis?
The copper in the bracelet can’t be absorbed into your joint in any way and there’s no evidence that arthritis is caused by shortage of copper in your body.
Are copper bracelets safe?
There’s no current research supporting the use of copper bracelets, but they’re perfectly safe to use.
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