Hormones & Metabolism
Copper
Cu — Element #29
Copper is an essential trace mineral that functions as a cofactor for enzymes involved in energy production, iron metabolism, connective tissue synthesis, and antioxidant defense. The liver regulates...
Helps with
- Cofactor For Cytochrome C Oxidase, The Final Enzyme In The Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain
- Required For Ceruloplasmin-Mediated Iron Oxidation, Enabling Iron Transport From Storage To Circulation
- Involved In Synthesis Of Collagen And Elastin Via Lysyl Oxidase, Supporting Connective Tissue Integrity
- Component Of Superoxide Dismutase (Cu/Zn-Sod), A Key Antioxidant Enzyme
Note Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL): 10 mg/day for adults Note Wilson's disease is a genetic disorder of copper overload causing liver and neurological damage; copper intake must be restricted under medical supervision