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Positive and negative effects of drinking water stored in a copper vessel

 The effects of drinking water stored in a copper vessel can vary and depend on factors such as the amount of copper leached into the water and individual health conditions. It is advisable to keep water in a copper vessel for a maximum of 12 hours. Keeping beyond this may cause significant amount of copper to come into water leading to risk of toxicity. Symptoms of copper toxicity are given below. Children below 15 years should better not be given water kept in a copper vessel. Here are some potential positive and negative effects for both adults and children:  Positive Effects:   1.  Antibacterial Properties:  Copper-infused water may have antibacterial properties, potentially helping to reduce harmful bacteria in the digestive system and promoting overall gut health.   2.  Antioxidant Benefits:  Copper is known to possess antioxidant properties, which can help neutralize free radicals in the body and reduce oxidative stress.   3.  Im...

Changes in water in a copper vessel and health effects of different durations.

Part I  The effect of storing water in a copper vessel for varying durations , Here's a general breakdown of what might occur over each 6-hour step:   1.   First 6 hours : Initially, there may not be significant changes in the water composition, but some copper ions may start leaching into the water.   2.   6-12 hours : The concentration of copper ions in the water may increase slightly, potentially imparting a faint metallic taste to the water.   3.   12-18 hours : As time progresses, more copper ions may continue to leach into the water, altering its taste and potentially leading to a greener tint in the water.   4.   18-24 hours : By this point, the water might have absorbed a noticeable amount of copper, which could lead to a stronger metallic taste and a more distinct color change.   5.   24-30 hours : Further leaching of copper ions may occur, potentially intensifying the metallic taste and altering the wat...