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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Learn how you can make sure your body is getting the right amount or copper and all the other nutrients as well.