Health Risks, Groups Of People Who Should Avoid Drinking From Copper Bottles

The copper drink bottle (Pexels/Gabriel Peter)

JAKARTA - Drinking bottles from copper are popularly used because of their health benefits. Starting from antimicrobial properties and supporting digestive health.

However, please note that not everyone is suitable for using drinking bottles from copper. There are several groups of people who are at risk of developing health problems if using them.

Quoted from the Times of India, on Monday, October 6, 2025, here are several groups of people who should avoid using drinking bottles from copper.

1. Pregnant and lactating women

Pregnant and lactating women should be careful if they want to use a copper drink bottle. This is because copper from drinking bottles can dissolve into drinks, especially if it is not well coated.

This can have an impact on babies, because babies are very sensitive to excess copper. Their absorption capacity is higher and their ability is low to remove it.

Excess copper exposure to pregnant women and babies can also have dangerous effects that affect the development of the body's organs and long-term health.

2. Patients with kidney disease

Patients with kidney disease often have difficulty regulating minerals and trace elements such as copper in the body. Excess copper can accumulate and worsen kidney function, potentially causing further complications.

Therefore, the use of bottles from copper should be avoided by people with kidney disease conditions. It is recommended to have alternatives such as glass bottles or BPA-free plastics, and routinely monitor copper levels through blood tests.

3. Allergy or copper sensitivity

Although rare, some people have allergies or are sensitive to copper. For people with these conditions, contact with a copper surface including from drinks stored in bottles can trigger reactions such as rash, giga, and digestive discomfort.

With that, if the symptoms appear after using a drinking bottle from copper, immediately stop using it and consult your condition to the doctor.