12. Cut Cholesterol Levels

Cholesterol is one of the most common health conditions that many people around the world are diagnosed with – especially those above the age of 50. It’s particularly concerning as it leads to cardiovascular issue like high blood pressure and heart disease, which are the leading causes of death in the world.

Cholesterol is often separated into HDL (good cholesterol), and LDL (bad cholesterol). It is the decrease of the former, and the increase of the latter that is concerning. The good news is that copper has been found to aid in the development of HDL. So, a copper-rich diet should help you keep your cardiovascular systems healthy and therefore, prevent heart disease.