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Yes, the human body does need copper. Taking in too much vitamin C will reduce the amount of copper in your body and can lead to stomach ache and kidney failure
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Not sure about excessive Vit.C, but excess copper is certainly poisonous. Like the other metals the body needs, the correct quantities and compounds are quite critical
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Does copper come from human being's?
Copper is extracted from minerals; but the body of a human being contain copper because copper is indispensable for the life.
What is the percent of copper in the human body?
.7%
Does the human body use copper?
The body has to maintain a small percentage of copper. It is needed especially in the liver and muscles, as well as other parts of the body. A deficiency can lead to a drop in metabolism, high triglycerides, higher sensitivity to ultra-violet light, or depression. In contrast, an overdose of copper can be fatally toxic and copper consumption has been used to commit suicide.
What contains about twenty thousand billion atoms of copper and zinc?
the human body
How do you remove copper from your body?
The body does not have a good way of getting rid of copper from the body naturally, so there have been some medications developed to help chelate (remove) it, but they are prescription drugs, so if you feel you need to lower your body's copper, you need to see your doctor. Some of the main drugs used to reduce copper in the body are pencillamine, and trientene, though if you are very high, your doctor may feel you need to undergo dialysis to remove the excess copper from your bloodstream quickly.
What contains twenty thousand billions billions atoms of copper and zinc?
the human body
How does your body need Rutherfordium?
The human body doesn't contain and don't need rutherfordium.
What are five good conductors?
five good conductors are iron,copper,water,aluminium,our human body
Why do you need study the organ system?
we need study the human organ because this our human body
Why do you need to study human organ system?
because this is our human body
Why do you need to study the human organ systems?
because this is our human body
What is Ceruloplasmin used for in the body?
Ceruloplasmin is an enzyme that is important in the human body. It is synthesized by the liver. It carries much copper and has a major role in iron metabolism.
