Some Conditions That May Occur With Copper Toxicity

Here is a list of conditions that may be present when the copper level is elevated. However, remember that the conditions may have other associated deficiencies or imbalances as a single mineral elevation or deficiency rarely exists. This list is not absolute, only a sample of disorders that may show copper toxicity.

• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  
• Toxemia
  
• Post partum depression
  
• Gallstones
  
• Viral infections
  
• Epstein-Barr virus
  
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  
• Anorexia
  
• Bulemia
  
• Candidiasis
  
• Fungal infections
  
• Scoliosis
  
• Dyslexia

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Copper Toxicity

Your body needs a certain amount of copper, but too much copper is not good for you. Remember that the old adage, "If a little is good, more is better," is NOT generally TRUE, especially when it comes to certain nutrients, including copper.

Copper toxicity is a problem in the U.S. Often it's a result of copper water pipes in your home. It may also come from anti-fungal sprays used on vegetable and grain crops. Another source is meat, if the animal's food was supplemented with copper.

Your metabolic rate can be a factor in your body's ability to retain copper. People with a slow metabolic rate retain more copper than those with a fast rate. Vegetarians tend to retain copper more than non-vegetarians.

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Dis-ease Conditions Related to Copper Deficiency

• Anemia
  
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
  
• Multiple Sclerosis
  
• Parkinson's
  
• Menkes Disease
  
• Heart Disease
  
• Gout
  
• High Blood Pressure
  
• Allergies
  
• Osteoporosis
  
• Insomnia
  
• Emotional Disturbances
  
• Hyperactivity
  
• Antibiotic Sensitivity
  
• Hyperglycemia

If you have one of these conditions, don't go running to the health food store to buy a copper supplement. Copper deficiency is commonly found in all these conditions, but deficiencies of a single mineral rarely occur. Generally there is a mineral imbalance involving numerous minerals. Learn more...