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Copper
A trace mineral needed for red blood cells, iron use, collagen, and nerve health. It works in balance with zinc, so taking one affects the other.
Commonly used for
- Balancing long-term zinc use
- Copper deficiency on lab testing
- After bariatric surgery (as directed)
- Anemia linked to low copper
Found naturally in
- Oysters and shellfish
- Liver
- Cashews and sesame seeds
- Dark chocolate
- Lentils
Label red flags
- Long-term zinc without any copper
- A standalone copper product on top of a multi that already has copper, without lab work
Check with a provider
- Wilson's disease or other copper-storage problems
- Liver disease
- Zinc-copper balance. High zinc over time lowers copper, and copper without enough zinc can tip the balance the other way. Testing helps.
- Signs of too much: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or a metallic taste
Supplements that contain it
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Parts of the body it affects
Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.
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