Copper deficiency may occur in preterm infants, infants fed with cow's milk formula, chronic alcoholics, individuals with cystic fibrosis, Crohn's or celiac disease or other small intestinal disorder affecting absorption of copper, gastric bypass (bariatric surgery for weight loss)[3], kidney patients on hemodialysis, those who take zinc supplements or a metal binder penicillamine and in individuals with hereditary disorders
of copper metabolism [1].
Now that I know how important
proper copper metabolism is, I avoid all citrate based supplements, and I use magnesium glycinate instead.
Put more simply the gene ABCA12 has a known role
in Copper metabolism which is very similar to the role of the gene which has been found to cause Wilson's Disease (CT) in humans.
This work, which is published in Disease Models and Mechanisms, could pave the way for early detection and treatment of hereditary
copper metabolism disorders.
BTW magnesium citrate can have negative effects
on copper metabolism (specifically ceruloplasmin), might be worth switching to glycinate or a different amino acid chelate instead to avoid copper issues.
START Taurine (500 — 1,000 mg / day) Supports
liver copper metabolism START Ancestral Diet (HIGH Fat & Protein / LOW Carb) Good for Copper absorption START Iodine (PREREQUISITE: Mg RBC & Se RBC need to be optimal) Until then, add Iodine rich foods like kelp, seaweeds, scallops, cod, eggs, cranberries, etc. to the diet.
I used that for a while, until I read Morley Robbins» explanation of how citrate - based supplements interfere
with copper metabolism (by inhibiting ceruloplasmin synthesis in the liver, if I remember right).
Abnormal copper metabolism: (usually Bedlington terriers or Doberman pinschers) an inability to utilize and store copper properly, resulting in liver disease and other problems.
Individuals with in - born errors
of copper metabolism (e.g. Wilson's disease) should avoid daily, chronic use of this product.
(Iron, or Fe SHUTS DOWN
Copper metabolism) More on Iron Toxicity... STOP Ascorbic Acid (Ascorbic Acid disrupts the Copper < > Cp bond) STOP High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) & Synthetic Sugars (HFCS Lowers Liver Copper & Raises Liver Iron) STOP LOW Fat Diet (Saturated Fat is needed for proper Copper absorption) STOP Using Industrialized, «Heart Healthy» Omega - 6 Oils!