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Minerals & Nutrition > Copper Copper acts as a catalyst in the formation of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying blood component. The highest concentrations in the body tissue are found in the liver and certain areas of the central nervous system, particularly the brain. Copper is stored in the liver and excreted in bile salts. It is a chief component of elastin in muscle fibers throughout the body and we also need copper for:
Whole grain cereals, Legumes, Oysters, Organ meats, Cherries, Dark chocolate, Fruits, Leafy green vegetables, Nuts, Poultry, Prunes, soybeans, Tofu, Organ meats, Shellfish, Nuts, legumes and nutritional supplements and the dietary intake of copper should be less than 1.0 mg per day. Copper Poisoning Excess copper may accumulate when one is over exposed and the body stores it in the eyes, brain, kidneys, and liver where it may cause cirrhosis of the liver which is a serious condition called Wilson's disease. But with care and proper diet, the body will in time find balance. |
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