♢ COPPER is an essential trace element and is present in all body tissues.
♢ Copper is important in iron metabolism for synthesis of hemoglobin, functioning of nervous system,bone health, and synthesis of proteins.
♢ It is needed for the formation of connective tissues, and also plays an important role in the pigmentation of skin, hair, and eyes.
♢ It also has a major role in the defence against free radicals.
♢ Copper also serves as a part of many enzymes and in the production of energy in body cells.
♢ Copper deficiency is very rare, except from genetic problems or from excess of zinc consumption.
♢ A genetic disorder called Wilson's disease affects copper metabolism and leads to low serum and high copper with high liver and brain copper levels.
♢ Copper from food comes from oysters, nuts, meat, seeds, whole grains, dried fruits, cocoa, and dark leafy vegetables. Copper can also come from copper pipes & cookware.
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