| Used for | Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
Anemia | If deficient: 2 to 3 mg daily |  [2 stars] Copper deficiency can contribute to anemia, supplementing with this mineral may restore levels and improve symptoms. |
High Cholesterol | 3 to 4 mg daily | [2 stars] Copper deficiency has been linked to high blood cholesterol, supplementing with it may correct a deficiency and lower cholesterol. |
Menkes’ Disease | Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner regarding copper injections | [2 stars] Some studies have shown favorable effects of injectable copper on brain and nerve development when treatment was begun early and the degree of genetic defect was mild. |
Osteoporosis | 2 to 3 mg daily | [2 stars] Copper is needed for normal bone synthesis, and one trial reported that copper reduced bone loss. |
Wound Healing | 2 to 4 mg daily | [2 stars] Copper plays a role in the strengthening of connective tissue and may help promote wound healing. |
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm | Refer to label instructions |  [1 star] Copper is required for normal artery structure, and deficiency of the vitamin may lead to weak aortic walls and aorta rupture. Supplementing with copper may combat deficiency. |
Athletic Performance | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] In one trial a combination of zinc and copper significantly reduced evidence of post-exercise free radical activity. |
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] If you are taking large amounts of zinc (such as 30 mg per day or more) for BHP, most doctors recommend supplementing with copper to avoid copper deficiency. |
Cardiac Arrhythmia | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Supplementing with copper may reduce the frequency of abnormal heartbeats. |
Hypoglycemia | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Copper helps control blood sugar levels in diabetics, and since there are similarities in the way the body regulates high and low blood sugar levels, it may be helpful for hypoglycemia as well. |
Rheumatoid Arthritis | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] People with rheumatoid arthritis tend to be deficient in copper, which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent needed to activate an enzyme that protects joints from inflammation. |
Sprains and Strains | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Trace minerals, such as copper, are known to be important in the biochemistry of tissue healing. |
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