Copper water trend gone wrong: Luke Coutinho warns against drinking water from a copper vessel

Do you often drink water from a copper vessel? Beware! It may not be the best habit. Celebrity wellness coach Luke Coutinho has cautioned about the proper consumption of copper-infused water, highlighting both its traditional benefits and potential risks from overconsumption. Through a recent Instagram post, he emphasized that while copper water offers various health advantages, moderation is crucial to prevent adverse effects.

Sharing the story of a person named Akira on Instagram, Coutinho advises his followers, "The wisdom is always in the dose. Be educated, not influenced. Ancient Indian texts and modern science support the practice of drinking water stored in copper vessels, suggesting multiple health benefits.

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"In India, we've honored the tradition of drinking water from copper vessels for centuries. Science now backs this: copper-infused water can support immunity, aid digestion, and act as a natural antioxidant, as copper plays a vital role in forming red blood cells and maintaining healthy nerve and immune function," states Coutinho.

According to Healthline, proponents claim copper water can enhance heart and brain health, boost immune system function, aid in weight loss, provide anti-aging benefits, and reduce tanning.

"Copper is powerful, but like anything powerful, it demands respect — and moderation," Coutinho emphasizes in his social media post.

Copper water trend may not be the best

He warns about the dangers of excessive consumption. "Excess copper can accumulate in the body and lead to toxicity. It can irritate the stomach lining, cause nausea and abdominal pain, and even disrupt your zinc balance, which is essential for healing and immunity."

Coutinho provides specific guidelines for safe consumption. "You don't need to sip copper water all day or mix it with lemon or heat it. One or two mugs of plain, room-temperature copper water a day is usually more than enough."