Copper

Preventive Intake: 2 mg

Benefits:

  • Useful in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, bone weakness, diabetes, cancer, convulsions and anemia.
  • Controls overgrowth of candida albicans.
  • Decreases LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, and stimulates the increase of HDL (good cholesterol) levels.
  • May help prevent coronary heart disease and hypertension.
  • Helps prevent immune system problems.
  • Prevents gout.
  • Lowers triglycerides.
  • Benefits enzyme function and hemoglobin production.

Deficiencies May Cause: Anemia, fatigue, weakness, bone fragility, elevated blood pressure and cholesterol, increased risk of heart disease, unstable or elevated blood sugar and EKG abnormalities.

Food Sources: Nuts, seeds, organ meats and soy products.