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What are the medical uses of copper?
A homeopathic medicine prepared from copper known as cuprum mettalica is used for copper deficiency in humans.A deficiency in copper can be due to variety of reasons resulting in leakage by kidney.A deficiency of copper in body can result in copper rings in eyes
Can a deficiency of magnesium lead to anemia?
A deficiency of copper can lead to anemia.
What mineral can interfere with copper absorption and can lead to copper deficiency?
zinc
What are copper supplements used for?
Copper supplements may be beneficial in treating or preventing copper deficiency.
What mineral deficiency cause mental retardation?
Copper deficiency in children is associated with growth retardation. Zinc deficiency, Vitamin A deficiency and other nutritional deficiencies can also cause growth retardation.
What is a known side effect of prolonged ingestion of excessive amounts of zinc supplements?
Copper deficiency due to interference with copper absorption.
Which electron transport chain complex would be impaired by a deficiency of copper?
Complex IV
What are deficiency symptoms of copper?
Because copper is involved in many functions of the body, copper deficiency produces an extensive range of symptoms. These symptoms include anemia, ruptured blood vessels, osteoporosis, joint problems, brain disturbances, elevated LDL cholesterol and reduced HDL cholesterol levels, increased susceptibility to infections due to poor immune function, loss of pigment in the hair and skin, weakness, fatigue, breathing difficulties, skin sores, poor thyroid function, and irregular heart beat. Certain medical conditions including chronic diarrhea, celiac sprue, and Crohn's disease result in decreased absorption of copper and may increase the risk of developing a copper deficiency. Unlike most minerals, copper is absorbed from the stomach, and proper levels of stomach acid are important for this absorption. People with low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) or those who take antacids may be at increased risk of copper deficiency. Because zinc can compete with copper and interfere with its absorption, people who supplement with inappropriately high levels of zinc and lower levels of copper may increase their risk of copper deficiency. Inadequate copper status can also occur in infants fed only cow's milk without supplemental copper.
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 has the author Charles A Owen written?
Charles A. Owen has written: 'Significance of a day in \\' 'The development of the Canterbury tales' 'The twenty-nine pilgrims and the three priests' 'Copper Deficiency and Toxicity'
List of deficiency diseases and their symptoms?
Rickets in children and osteomalacia are examples of deficiency diseases due to vitamin deficiency. Scurvy is an example of vitamin C deficiency. Beriberi is an example of vitamin B one deficiency. (Both, wet beriberi and dry beriberi.) Pellagra is an example of Niacin deficiency. Anemia is caused by deficiency of vitamin B 12 and Folic acid. Burning feet syndrome is caused by the deficiency of Pantothenic acid. Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of vitamin A. Kwashiorkor and marasmus are caused by deficiency of proteins and food, respectively. Poverty is caused by deficiency of kindness. Inequality is caused by deficiency of compassion.
Does copper deficiency cause gray hair?
According to Wikipedia, copper depletion leads to poor melanin synthesis. Since melanin is what gives someone their hair color, it is believed that copper may play a role in the onset of gray hair. On the other hand, some people have reported a noticeable improvement in the reversal or slowing of gray hair by taking chelated copper supplements. I am one such individual whom has experienced this first hand.
