The body stores excess copper in various tissues such as the liver, brain and bone, to prevent it from building up in excessive amounts in the bloodstream. (westonaprice.org)
One of the difficulties in reducing excess copper are symptoms that arise during the process of elimination. (myersdetox.com)
Some researchers believe that high levels of synthetic copper supplements in some pet foods can promote liver disease in dogs, as dogs tend to store excess copper in their liver. (darwinspet.com)