The body uses Copper for the cardiovascular system, skeleton, nervous system, blood cells and hair. Copper is useful for treating anemia and water retention. For more detailed information, here are the best-selling books on Copper benefits, deficiency and toxicity symptoms.
Fragile bones, high cholesterol, stunted growth, anemia, water retention, nervousness, irritability, chronic diarrhea, emphysema.
Wilson's disease, high blood pressure, poor immune system.
Beef kidney and liver, poultry, rice, peas, wheat and rice bran, nuts, cherries, prunes.
A balanced diet is likely to provide the recommended amount of 2 mg per day. A natural multi-vitamin-mineral supplement usually provides anything that may be missing. Make sure the supplement doesn't have too much Copper (more than 10 mg) and includes Zinc. Here are some recent popular sources of Copper Supplements.
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