Do you need Tata Copper water, or will the extra copper cause toxicity? Hyderabad Apollo hospital doctor says this

Do you really need copper water? Not necessarily, according to a doctor.

Dr. Sudhir Kumar, MD and DM, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad, recently shared his thoughts about Tata Copper Water on Twitter (X).

According to Dr. Sudhir, Tata Copper Water contains 0.06 mg per 100 mL, which amounts to 0.6 mg (600 mcg) in 1 liter.


He explained that adults need 900 mcg (0.9 mg) of copper daily, which can be easily obtained through a proper diet. "Our diet is rich in copper. The richest dietary sources of copper include shellfish, seeds and nuts, organ meats, wheat-bran cereals, whole-grain products, and chocolate," he noted.


Dr. Sudhir clarified that copper deficiency is rare in humans due to sufficient intake through food sources.

However, he reassured that drinking Tata Copper Water is unlikely to cause copper toxicity.

"The amount of copper in TATA Copper+ water is too small to be toxic. The maximum tolerable limit of copper in adults is 10,000 mcg (10 mg) per day. To exceed this limit, one would have to consume 17 liters of Tata Copper+ water—which is impractical," he explained.

Dr. Sudhir further stated, "TATA Copper+ water is not unhealthy and does not cause toxicity or adverse health effects. However, it is also unlikely to provide significant health benefits, as most people obtain adequate copper from dietary sources."

He emphasized that copper is essential for health, aiding energy production, connective tissue and blood vessel formation, nervous and immune system maintenance, and gene activation. "Your body also needs copper for brain development," he added.

Lastly, he advised storing water in copper, steel, or glass bottles instead of plastic or PET bottles for better health practices.