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Copper

Copper is an essential trace element mineral. It is a co-factor in many cupro-enzyme systems throughout the body. Dietary surveys suggest Americans get about 50 percent of the RDA for copper.


BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION & EFFECT:

• plays a central role in transport of oxygen throughout the body

• stimulates the absorption of iron

• involved in collagen production which determines integrity of cartilage, bone, skin and tendons

• involved in prodction of elastin, which is the protein that provides structural elasticity to tissues in the lungs, blood vessels, and skin

• is an important antioxidant

• has anti-inflammatory activity

• may play a role in osteoporosis and diabetes


• EFFECTS OF DEPLETION

Severe deficiency is rare but symptoms can include:

• loss of hair color
• anemia
• fatigue
• low body temperature
• kinky hair
• breakdown of connective tissue
• various cardiovascular problems
• nervous system disorders
• reduced resistance to infection


• SOURCES

Oysters, organ meats, whole grain breads and cereals, shellfish, dark green leafy vegetables, dried legumes, nuts and chocolate


• NOTES

Copper can be toxic at 300 to 500 times normal intake.


— unless otherwise noted, information on this page is summarized from pages 322-23, Pelton
NUTRIENTS

• Beta carotene
• Biotin
• Boron

• Calcium
• Carnitine
• Chloride
• Choline
• CoEnzymeQ10
• Copper

• Folic Acid
• Glutathione

• Inositol
• Iodine
• Iron

• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sodium

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B3
• Vitamin B5
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin K

• Zinc
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