Copper Toxicity

Copper toxicity is an interesting and under treated condition. Birth control pills, synthetic estrogens, and fungicides can increase copper accumulation. Copper accumulation also occurs when we see a deficiency of zinc or with a long standing vegetarian or vegan diet. Proper diagnosis of copper toxicity can be made with a hair analysis and treatment involves nutrients to assist with heavy metal detox as well as slow increases in zinc supplementation. Symptoms of copper toxicity can be quite diverse as well as psychiatric in nature. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, fibromyalgia, joint pain, as well as fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding, and autoimmune disorders beg to at least consider copper status. Please call with questions.

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