BEST FOOD SOURCES.
Sea food – Whole grains – Legumes – Beans – Nuts – Lemons – Raisons – Cereals – Potatoes – Green Peas – Mushrooms – Almonds – Dried Apricots – Sunflower Seeds – Dark green leafy vegetables – Beef Liver – Sunflower Seeds – Lentils – Almonds – Dried Apricots – Dark Chocolate – Blackstrap Molasses – Asparagus.
EFFECTS ON BODY.
An essential trace Mineral that is necessary for survival. Helps with the formation of Collegens for bones and connective tissues. It plays a role in energy production and increase the absorption of Iron.- Makes Red Blood Cells – Supports the Immune System to fight infection, repair injured tissue and promote healing. Intake is inhibited by a diet with too much Iron or Zinc.Found mainly in the brain, heart, liver, kidneys and skeletal muscles.
DEFICIENCY.
Anemia, edema, skeletal defects and suspected rheumatoid arthritis.
DAILY REQUIREMENTS.
From infants 0.44 mg. to children from 14 to 18 years 8.0 mgs. Adults maximum 5 mgs. minimum 1.3 mgs.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS.
Cannot be formed in the human body, it has to be injested. Copper absorption in the body can be inhibited by intake of excess Iron or Zinc, Cadmium, Sugars, Caffeine and Colas. Absorption is enhanced by intake of Citrate, Phosphate and Animal Protein.
THE SYMBOL FOR COPPER IS – Cu.