laglag found this! Copper Leads to Protein Aggregation in Parkinson’s Disease July 7 2022 neurosciencenews.com/copper...
"Summary: Alpha-synuclein proteins form into unusual shapes when exposed to large quantities of copper ions. Researchers say the effect of environmental copper exposure on alpha-synuclein could play a role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease.
Copper exposure in the environment and the protein alpha-synuclein in the human brain could play an important role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease. "
I am one of those people that was always proud that I put all copper feed pipes in my house. None of that PVC for me!
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The iron pipes are used as a waste line like PVC. If copper is a concern, one should get a water filter system to remove the mineral after it comes out of the tap.
We still use cast iron pipes for the water supply in America. From the main to the house is usually cast iron. Lots of old buildings are still all cast iron.
I don't know if this is a good thing. You do get an iron supplement from them.
At 62 I will probably never have to choose pipe materials again
I let the cold water run to waste a bit first thing in the morning before making coffee
I demanded copper in any repair work and now they have a glue called "Copper Only " so one does not need to solder any more . How would you like a glued copper joint behind your drywall.
I will switch to Tygon if repair is necessary, it is said to be completely inert.
The important thing is to let the water run until is more cold (30-60sec) and not use the hot water for cooking, because hot water dissolves greater amounts of copper.
I imagine they will eventually find something wrong with this too
No copper glue for me. Last time I worked on pipes I got suckered into trying those Sharkbite compression fittings. I tried those for about 30 minutes and got out my blowtorch (I used to have a house just like The Money Pit, I know how to solder [poorly]).
I think I will stick with copper and let the water run like fcerruti suggests.
And good point on not cooking with hot water! Don't use it to make hot tea either! (if not for my wife I would be doing that).
Hmmm. I had not thought of Copper infiltrates, in regards to PD, causal factors! I worked in an iron foundry for 30 years, and am suspicious that, perhaps, manganese, and formaldehyde environmental exposures, may have something to do, with why I developed PD, later in my retirement years! Thanks for your input!
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