Copper has many diverse roles in the body. It works closely with iron in the synthesis of blood, is involved in the production of energy and most reactions that consume oxygen or oxygen radicals. Copper, along with Zinc and Selenium, is a free radical scavenger. Copper helps in the manufacturing of collagen and is also a wound healer. Maintaining proper copper levels is essential for good health.
Older Publications
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General
Uauy R, Olivares M, Gonzalez M. Essentiality of copper in humans. Am J Clin Nutr. 1998 May;67(5 Suppl):952S-959S.
Celiac disease
Goyens P, Brasseur D, Cadranel S. Copper deficiency in infants with active celiac disease.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1985 Aug;4(4):677-80.
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Acta Haematol. 2004;111(4):211-4.
Jameson S, Hellsing K, Magnusson S. Copper malabsorption in coeliac disease.
Sci Total Environ. 1985 Mar 15;42(1-2):29-36.
Cancer
Daniel KG, Harbach RH, Guida WC, Dou QP. Copper storage diseases: Menkes, Wilsons, and Cancer. Front Biosci. 2004 Sep 01;9:2652-62.