6. Maintain Proper Melanin Production

Melanin is a natural pigment in your skin that helps keep it tan – but it does way more than keep your skin, hair and eyes looking pretty. In fact, melanin can help you get healthier skin overall, protecting against sun damage, painful breakouts, and many other skin issues.

And, you guessed it, copper is a major aid in the production of melanin, which is responsible for all of that. Furthermore, copper is also a great aid to maintain your eyes – especially as you age. An increased intake of foods that are great sources of iron and zinc together will protect your eyes over time.