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Copper facts
Where does copper come from?
Copper sources include oysters, shellfish, nuts, dried legumes, raisins, cereals, potatoes, dark green leafy vegetables, red meat, and chocolate.
Why do we need copper?
Copper in the body helps maintain a healthy heart and liver. Copper is needed to absorb and utilize iron, helps supply energy, is necessary for the synthesis of some hormones and collagen, and plays a role in the production of skin pigment.
What happens if we have a copper deficiency?
A deficiency of copper in the diet can cause lowered resistance to infection, reproductive problems, general fatigue, impaired brain function. Severe deficiencies can cause cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, or colon cancer. A copper deficiency in infants and children can cause anemia, bone abnormalities, impaired growth, frequent colds and flu, and low energy.
For a complete list of symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, please visit our mineral deficiency page.
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