Copper is a trace element in which humans require miniscule amounts of. The third most abundant trace mineral in the body, is needed to absorb and utilize iron. Copper is required to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy the body operates on.
What Health Benefits do I Offer?
Essential for red-blood cell formation, hemoglobin synthesis.
Involved in many enzyme systems including, superoxide dismutase (SOD), a major antioxidant enzyme system.
Copper is essential for many physiological functions.
Aids in the formation of bone.
Supports central nervous system and connective tissue formation function.
A vital component in skin tissue and muscle fibers.
RDA: 2 mg; Common dosages include 2-5 mg a day. Avoid dosages of 10 mgs or more a day unless prescribed by your doctor.
What if I Don't Get Enough?
You become more susceptable to: Nerve damage, cerebral aneurysms (rupture causing a stroke), abdominal aorta aneurysms (rupture causing instant death from internal bleeding), birth defects, cerebral palsy, mental deterioration, general weakness, impaired respiration, skin sores, anemia, lower levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol, and cardiac arrhythmias.
Stuff I Should Know
People with copper pipes get significant amounts of copper in their drinking water. Zinc interferes with copper absorption. People taking zinc supplements for more than three weeks should also supplement with copper.
I can be used as a supplement to treat:
Alopecia (hair loss); Anemia (common in vegans & high milk users); Aneurysms (on wall bulges); Aneutysm / cerbral hemmorage; Arthritis (especially where growth plates are involved); Cerebral palsy & hypoplasia (failure to form) of the cerebellum; Criminal or violent behavior; blind rage; explosive outbursts; Depression; Dermatosis; Diarrhea; Dry brittle hair; Fatique; Fragile bones; Hernias; High blood cholesterol; Hypercholesterolemia; Hypo or Hyper thyroid; Ptosis (sagging tissue - eye lids, skin, breasts, stomach, etc.); Kawasaki Disease; Learning disabilities; Liver cirrhosis (number 9 killer in the U.S., Ruptured vertebral discs problems, Reduced glucose tolerance (low blood sugar); Respiratory disease; Swachman's Syndrome; Varicose veins; White or Gray hair.
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'Behold I have given every herb-bearing seed which is
upon the face of all the earth and every tree, in
which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed: to you it
shall be for meat'."
