MPS offer both pure copper and copper & zinc bracelets. This category is about copper & zinc products (You can browse pure copper HERE).
Copper is one of the oldest metals to be used by mankind. Ancient civilizations mined it, shaped it and allowed it with tin to make bronze. It was the basis for massive human progress, being used in both war-like and peaceful activities. Copper jewellery was much prized by ancient civilizations, who believed that the held great healing powers. Zinc is the base metal, and have its own beneficial properties: Zinc is a nutrient within your body, that helps your immune system and metabolism function. Zinc is also important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell. The bracelets are plated with lacquer to avoid oxidation before purchasing. After wearing them, this layer was meant to be rubbed off within few weeks to allow the copper and zinc to come in contact with the skin.