/ neutraceuticals / copper
Copper
Preventive Intake: 2 mg
Benefits:
- Useful in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, bone weakness, diabetes, cancer, convulsions and anemia.
- Controls overgrowth of candida albicans.
- Decreases LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, and stimulates the increase of HDL (good cholesterol) levels.
- May help prevent coronary heart disease and hypertension.
- Helps prevent immune system problems.
- Prevents gout.
- Lowers triglycerides.
- Benefits enzyme function and hemoglobin production.
Deficiencies May Cause: Anemia, fatigue, weakness, bone fragility, elevated blood pressure and cholesterol, increased risk of heart disease, unstable or elevated blood sugar and EKG abnormalities.
Food Sources: Nuts, seeds, organ meats and soy products.