Copper

Purpose 

Copper plays a critical role in bodily processes and is readily available in many sources. Copper has many purposes. It protects us from many adverse health outcomes and does the following: 

• Production of red blood cells 
• Regulation of heart rate and blood pressure 
• Absorption of iron 
• Prevention of prostatitis, or inflammation of the prostate 
• Development and maintenance of bone, connective tissue, and organs such as the brain and heart 
• Activation of the immune system 

Recommended Daily Intake

Certain groups of people are more prone to copper deficiency. Premature babies, those with digestive disorders and those taking zinc supplements may have a more difficult time absorbing the correct amount of copper. Below is a chart to guide you to the correct amount of copper that you should be consuming. 

Copper also has an upper limit of 10 mg/day, otherwise you may experience adverse side effects. 

Signs and Symptoms of Deficiency 

Lacking copper in your system often has neurological and circulatory signs and symptoms.

When you are deficient, you may experience symptoms including: 

• Tremors 
• Tingling sensations 
• An unstable gait 
• Numbness 
• Fatigue 
• Anemia 
• Loss of vision 

Food Sources  

Copper is available from many animal and plant sources, so ensuring you are getting enough is doable no matter your diet choices. 

• Wild-caught shellfish
• Grass-fed organ meats
• Organic potatoes 
• Peas 
• Beans 
• Organic green vegetables 
• Ancient sprouted whole grains 
• Organic sprouted sunflower seeds 
• Organic peanut butter 
• Organic chocolate 

Healthy Beings' Strategies to Address Deficiency 

Healthy Beings offers supplements and services that can mitigate and address deficiencies you might be struggling with. We also offer recommendations beyond our current available inventory. You will find suggestions below that can help prevent a deficiency. If you are not sure if you have a deficiency, contact us HERE and we will answer questions you might have. 

Maintain Optimal Copper Levels! 

• Basic Nutrients 2/Day Supplement 
• Initial Health Coach Appointment 
• Physician Appointment

Sources

1. https://www.healthline.com/health/heavy-metal-good-for-you-copper#TOC_TITLE_HDR_1
2. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/288165#deficiency

3. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Copper-Consumer/