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Copper bracelets have been in use for over a century in the attempt to alleviate arthritis pain and can even be traced back to ancient times. A lot of people swear by the effectiveness of copper arthritis bracelets to relieve the pain of arthritis. No matter how many people testify to the fact that these bracelets work, the remedy is still unproven.

However here is the theory behind why copper bracelets work to reduce the symptoms of arthritis. It is thought that copper salts have antioxidant properties that could prevent free radicals from damaging your joints. The theory goes that copper salts are absorbed through the skin from the copper bracelet (or any other copper jewelry that you might choose to wear).

The argument against this theory bearing fruit is that the amount of copper salts that can be absorbed through the skin is nowhere near enough that would be needed to prevent damage from free radicals.

Any argument that can be claimed from people wearing arthritis bracelets can be put down to normal fluctuations in the arthritis symptoms.

If you like the look of a copper bracelet on your arm there is absolutely no problem with wearing one, particularly if you are certain you don’t have a copper metal allergy. You also should be certain that the metal that you’re going to be using is 100% copper as there are some types of metal that can be harmful if absorbed into the body.

If you are searching around for an effective alternative treatment for arthritis, there are probably more reliable methods available.