Consumer Reports helps you learn about copper compression sleeves and pain relief. Is there reliable evidence that these garments work as claimed?

Copper Fit’s knee and elbow compression sleeves are infused with copper ions that help protect the garment against bacteria that can cause stains, odors, and deterioration.

For knee and elbow support, I choose Copper Fit.” Like Favre, many athletes today wear compression sleeves to help keep muscles warm and working efficiently and relieving muscle and joint pain.