The Ultimate Crash Course on Copper

Link to my favorite copper supplement: www.glutenfreesociety.org/sho...
00:00 - intro and overview
01:25 - functions of copper in the body
08:35 - symptoms of copper deficiency
17:14 - diseases caused by copper deficiency
23:30 - sources of copper in the diet
26:25 - lab testing for copper
30:10 - zinc and copper
33:27 - medicines that deplete copper
37:40 - Q&A
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[@robertaaugustini4091]

I'm listening to this podcast to try, at 69 years, to get more serious about my health, I did start before covid because I had long been questioning my doctor's knowledge and his quick offering drugs as cures. But, as you go thru all of these points, the balance, the testing the foods that contain copper and those that work for and against it's absorbing into our bodies, I now have confirmed my long held belief as to why my mother lived so long and so well. I would say she ate 90% of the foods you recommended, loved all fish, ate sardines and oysters, clams, anchovies, mushrooms, garlic good olive oil, liver, every vegetable, dug up dandelions for salads.. fermented foods, addiction to pickles, she used them if she has acid reflux instead of tums. She could have used magnesium and vitamins here and there but she considered them drugs as well. She ate less fruit, little sweets. Meat lover as well. Walked all of her life, to work and back, 10 miles a day in her late teens for years, then when older, hours for enjoyment . No dementia, no shaking, would bake herself in the sun, no sunscreen, refused most medications most of her life, stopped taking vaccines for any reason, thought we were fools to trust big pharma, politics and masks. And died at home, with me when she had decided she'd had enough of the world at nearly 104 years

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@robertaaugusting Love this comment!! God bless you 👍❤️🕊️

[@marciasitonio409]

Great!

[@jacksteel6590]

I have studied nutrition for 45 years as a personal hobby. This man's knowledge is utterly fantastic !!!

[@nancywolf3786]

me too. remember the Rodale books and magazines???

[@shaktiveda7041]

Agree!

[@scottsnitzer9733]

I've listened to and read hundreds health experts and pseudo experts online for over ten years and your level-headed, grounded holistic coverage of this material makes you one of the top five most logical and useful health experts, plus you really stay up-to-date on the research.

[@DrOsborne]

Thanks for the kind words Scott!

[@LaneCodeRedCarnivore]

Dr Osborne is who I listen to . He gives the best info that you can understand ! Also another favorite of mine is Dr Sten Ekberg 💯

[@OwlWhite12]

Hi Scott.. I agree-Excellent presentation👍

[@jerrynorris3420]

Is there such a thing as a a genetic predisposition for a higher requirement for copper

[@scottsnitzer9733]

@@jerrynorris3420 I don't know. I no longer recommend Dr. Osborne, even though much of his advice is excellent, there are a lot of flaws in his reasoning.

[@nancywolf3786]

started taking 2 mg copper after i read that a sign of deficiency is walking a little bent over. after taking it for a while i notice that i am walking without the little bend i used to have.

[@craiggartman3058]

Morley Robbins interview, iron goes up as we age and copper goes down...iron creates oxidative stress. retinol, Vit A is needed for copper to work.

[@jac1161]

unless you are a heavy menstruating woman, or those with parasitic infections-- pathogens deplete iron as they suck on it to survive (mold, metals, lyme, etc)

[@jamesmc9]

Hello I watched the lecture as well. I have worked with Seth and the people at natural ImmunoGenics who make the sovereign copper are you familiar? It’s much different than the elemental copper supplements. Allen Family Holistic Pharmacy in TX

[@williamdelong8265]

Found a roll of copper grounding wire commercial gauge somebody put out for recycling.I know about grounding so I made a bracelet. Well I'm 60yrs old and all aches and pains I noticed are gone. My tinnitus went from 7 to a 2 and 0 sometimes after 30yrs? I feel calm for the first time in my life. No nervous energy or anxiety at all! I sleep well no tossing and turning. Thought it was bs but experiment and find out for yourself. Amazing.

[@jozefien1702]

I have been having anxiety since mid 2020 has taken over my life. I hears it protects against radation. Goin to try make soms copper rings and bracelets see if it helps my anxiety.

[@waffle_chair9269]

The copper has to be attached to the ground, for it to work 😂

[@AhmedN42]

@@waffle_chair9269 He’s not saying by turning the copper wire he’ll get grounding. He simply repurposed the copper to turn it into a bracelet, which some claim can be beneficial if you were to wear copper jewelry.

[@rockerbybabyasmr9669]

Grounding/ Earthing definitely works !

[@geoattoronto]

Good idea - getting copper from copper wire as a bracelet.

[@iheartherain6321]

Hands down the absolutely BEST video on copper deficiency! Thank you🙏

[@dinomiles7999]

Check out Dr. MORLEY ROBBINS ❤. EYES MIND HEART AND SOUL WIDE OPEN. ❤NO FEAR ! DON'T DIE ❤❤

[@user-kb3sk4dg7c]

My hair was completely white. Now I just have a sexy amount of grey.

[@teresaedwards3]

Please share what specifically you took to help correct copper deficiency & correct solid white hair. Thanks so much.

[@jonathanberry1111]

@@teresaedwards3 You could look into NAC (but be warned of Anhedonia if you take too much for too long). Also Moringa and Astaxanthin.

[@sharonsharon7775]

I love my silver hair 😍 its so long and lush

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Copper is an essential nutrient for the body. Together with iron, it enables the body to form red blood cells. It helps maintain healthy bones, blood vessels, nerves, and immune function, and it contributes to iron absorption. Sufficient copper in the diet may help prevent cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, too.👍

[@snowyowl6892]

IRON !!! Research MORLEY ROBBINS. OMG

[@hc5327]

In 2033 iron deficiency is number one deficiency.

[@snowyowl6892]

@@hc5327 Take heed of Snowy Owl.

[@ruthhix2943]

And since the start of COVID "they" have been putting lots of zinc in many MANY OTC nutrient combos.

[@jimibmore]

Everyone who has copper deficiency should look into Colloidal Copper. Copper supplements take forever and accumulate in our system to toxic levels. Colloidal Copper is processed immediately and what the body doesn't need, you urinate out. Unlike Ionic Copper, it has a negative charge and doesn't attach itself to internal organs and accumulate into toxic levels. It is the best way to process Copper.

[@SkedgySky]

Dr. Osborne is doing God's work with answering people's questions at the end. 🙌🙌🙌

[@susanasu1296]

Always appreciate a good Doctor sharing crucial info

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Thankyou you are covering so much important info . I listen to alot of nutrtionalist and inform docs but you realy bring it togethor . Thankyou .

[@mantralife6620]

I read that RH Negative blood types have a tendency to be deficient in copper and anemic. This makes so much sense now!

[@jonasbertilbellander]

interesting

[@uschiuschi3232]

I am RH positiv and was iron deficient my whole life(63 years). Even infusions didn't help. I began to drink stinging nettle tea, and my next blood test showed normal iron. I don't know why, but perhaps stinging nettle helps the body to absorb the iron from food or supplements.

[@jonasbertilbellander]

@@uschiuschi3232 interesting we have nettle where I live

[@jonasbertilbellander]

where did you read that ,interesting

[@danielc.3725]

Hmmm, Question to the, "63 - yr. old ", & you were medication free, and vaxx free, as well?? you cannot leave " these", out of the equation of your, medical - history, 🤔🤔

[@maryjohnson753]

Once again...Thank you Dr. Osborne for your great work. You provided us with over 1 hour of good info. I appreciate you!

[@rajeevarora190]

I learn a lot from your videos - thanks. I would like to point out a correction to an outdated comment made by you about 'malnutrition in India due to starvation ...' - this is outdated information by more than 50-60 years. There can be isolated incidences of malnutrition in India (largest population in the world) similar to many of the so called 1st world countries. India today is the 5th largest economy in the world (likely to move up to 3rd or 4th place in the near term) and malnutrition is not a way of life due to starvation etc.

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Hello 👋 I listen to all of your videos and I truly appreciate all the knowledge that you give us. Thank you

[@renwickconolly2839]

Dr Os...you should have a million subs..Thank You!

[@kimkempus7806]

Glad I ran across this video. Been curious about copper. This is very detailed and informative. You covered all angles. Thank you!!

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This is one of the most important channels I’m following. So thankful for dr Osborne’s sharing of information 💯✌🏼💁🏻‍♂️

[@GnosticElohim]

With two pieces of solid copper wire preferably 110 house wire, distilled water, some low DC current (Phone Charger) and you can produce all the pure colloidal copper supplement you could ever need.

[@jennybennett2214]

This sounds awesome. Is it measurable in mgm per litre. How much do I drink and how much cpper would I be getting?

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I'm so glad I found you. Thank you! ❤

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Viewing from Nigeria! Great content, Thanks Dr.

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Excellent presentation, thank you 👍👍

[@lindatinucci5779]

Ty a very informative presentation Dr. Osborne

[@deandean5947]

Central Square, New York, Nice to have have you here.

[@susangreen5777]

Interesting information. Thank you.

[@AnnoyedAzaleaFlower-dk6ko]

Wow. I have been gluten free for 25 years now. I would love to listen to your 14 hour presentation.❤

[@JYAN2852]

Excellent video Dr Osborne! I read in multiple case studies and articles (wish I had bookmarked them) that an iodione deficiency can be another nutrient deficiency for premature white hair. I don't know if this has any merit or not but wanted to mention it.

[@JohnQPublic345]

From my own experience with health issues, we need: iodine, selenium, copper, zinc, magnesium

[@user-un6hq1hc8o]

What were your issues? How did the minerals help?

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Love it, great channel!!

[@robynwatt4291]

I'm tuning in from Hastings, Hawke's Bay, NZ. Just found you and I'm blown away by your info... #1 fan 😅

[@manamana6117]

Kia ora from Masterton NZ

[@Angel_Dinev]

Another great video from Dr. Osborne! Can't express enough my gratitude to such well presented vital knowledge for good health and well-being! I've suffered quite long with copper deficiency, having some of the symptoms described here and after started supplementing with a small amout of copper those nasty tingling and a loss of balance disappeared quickly! Thanks again Doc! Keep the great mission supplying us with such educational videos! 🙏✌️

[@dangcoppock7362]

Hi I have the same problem for a long time, I do need the copper, where did you get the copper? Amazon ? Or somewhere els. Is there particular brand..? I would much appreciated and thanks in advance..!

[@amalrajeh5850]

Thanks for all the effective info God bless❤

[@NunnayaR2B]

Thank you This is such a wonderful presentation. I look forward to seeing more. Thank you for sharing with all of us. Jacqueline temporarily in Central East Texas P.S. I would appreciate an opportunity to visit with you in person, while I am here in Texas. Is that possible ?

[@darkhorse5208]

Very informative. Thanks

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New Zealand. Thank you for your straight direct no BS truth share.

[@snowyowl6892]

Thanks Doc … great video ..👍

[@collita2]

GREAT DR. THANK YOU..... YOU ARE THE BEST!

[@sdluedtke7803]

Thank you for this video. 👍

[@rredding]

Great presentation! However, I missed info about the fact that copper is in mitochondria and is required for energy production in these power plants. Perhaps some deeper diving into anaemia: that a lack of copper in the bio-form may be the cause of anaemia (check out ceruloplasmine)

[@cheah2329]

Tq.for your talks l am learning so much.

[@mcfamily2352]

Thank you.

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Outstanding... Thank you and God bless you 🤗

[@be_saltnlight]

Thank you for another wonderful, insightful teaching. I'm again reminded, we are all "... fearfully and wonderfully made..." (Psalm 139:14)

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Listening from Westminster Colorado,

[@astridc9778]

So Gabapentin is used for pain and pain management, particularly for nerve based pain. But gabapentin was originally an antiseizure medication. I just looked it up, and lowered serum levels of copper and zinc have been noted. Something to pay attention to.

[@LukeSchneiderEWI]

It's POISON ,and there was a class action lawsuit about it ! 🤔

[@anonymous-xy5uh]

thank you doctor.

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Listening from Oregon

[@susanborsi-hampton8538]

Capitola,CA 95010. Thank you again for these highest quality lectures .

[@noitawl]

Hello from Canada!

[@Happyhippy70]

I'm flabbergasted. More importantly grateful I came across this. God, I love sucking at the knowledge of others.❤ Bless your heart

[@Shasha8674]

Hair test to see good minerals/heavy metals is great. Amazon has hair tests.

[@hc5327]

Meds that causes copper deficiency: anti acids, small intestine inflammation, deficiency is slow and takes time to show up, many more causes. Video is very informative. Imbalances can occur. Vitamin C can deplete copper.

[@albertbas2837]

this guy knows what he is talking about! thanks ! And, the liver doesn't have that much copper, but it has retinol, that is essential to absorb copper, that is extremely important if you want to have enough copper in the body.

[@sabincioflec8413]

Beef liver has a lot of copper but chicken liver has modest amounts

[@tundevirag6372]

@@sabincioflec8413 thank you! now i know why i love those😁. i usually eat stuff as long as i dont feel a "bad" taste of the food or it repulses me: that means to me, that my body hs enough of certain nutrition

[@sabincioflec8413]

@@tundevirag6372 yeah, trusting your body when it comes to real unprocessed food is the best thing to do.

[@Sirie7206]

Hi Dr. Osborne! My doctor put me on Zinc Carnosine 75 mg twice a day, and I’ve been taking it for 3 weeks. I’ve experienced heavy fatigue with a lack of motivation. I’m experiencing a lot of the symptoms of copper deficiency. I am anemic but before taking the supplement, my ferritin had increased from diet alone because I removed food sensitivities and started eating more meat. I had good energy and was doing very well. However, since starting this supplement, I’ve become very tired and my ferritin levels have dropped. The tingling and burning in my arms and back are more prevalent now. I also keep feeling like I’m getting sick but I don’t. I have to agree with you about testing. My doctor wants to put me on iron supplements but I don’t think that’s the problem. I believe the Zinc has depleted my Copper. So I don’t want to take anymore minerals unless I get tested. I have had premature greying since diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and I wonder if Copper deficiency has played a role. I’ve never been tested for it.

[@cinnamonparsley6384]

Have you added in B1 Thiamin? I feel much better for it since I did. Found out it helps tingling + pain, nausea + other issues too. Started taking after watching EO Nutrition channel. Also on meat based diet to avoid food sensitivities. Will probably start on copper soon to better absorb iron.

[@EnforcedPolicy]

Who is that so called "doctor" that gave you so much zinc?

[@nieczerwony]

You don't have to be a doctor to know that if you increase zinc, you also have to add copper. 75mg twice daily is mental. I am very active and taking 22-30 mg of zinc every other day. Just leave that doctor and find someone else.

[@vohh7401]

Research zinc and copper deficiency

[@YOURRAINBOWBRIDGE1111]

COPPER CAN BE FATAL IF YOU HAVE TOO MUCH IN YOUR BODY WHICH I DID AT ONE TIME YOU NEED TO NOT ASSUME BUT HAVE THE LEVELS VERIFIED

[@jimibmore]

Everyone who has copper deficiency should look into Colloidal Copper. Copper supplements take forever to accumulate in our system. Colloidal Copper is processed immediately and what the body doesn't need, you urinate out. Unlike Ionic Copper, it has a negative charge and doesn't attach itself to internal organs and accumulate into toxic levels. It is the best way to process Copper.

[@Samanthax1221]

copper toxicity may have been caused by non bioavailability of copper as lacked the co factors such as magnesium, retinol, b vitamins, causing your body to not be able to use the copper,

[@binathere2574]

You world have to be taking 20,000 mg for copper to be toxic. Colloidal copper is not very helpful.

[@kirstistensholt5893]

Norway 🇳🇴

[@annierichards7367]

The Flag style balding! Wow I knew a man who had this, he tested negative for fungus and was told to shave his head, no cure avaliable he was told. He never considered a nutritional deficiency.

[@kdccmb]

Wonderful explanation. I too have been taking Zinc & C. Now I will add copper to my regimen. Also, this explains why our grandmother is so shaky & falls along. Thank you so much!

[@Sense2024]

Creepy joe biden 😂

[@PeCo333]

Not the only one.....

[@jamiami3804]

My dad was like that he shakes a lot and falls down, then he develops dementia and dies shortly afterwards. I wish I had seen this video about copper deficiency.

[@binathere2574]

Also consider B12 deficiency with oolder people

[@lawrenceligas1415]

From Chicago TBI with PTSD low, dystonia, iorn absorpion

[@stanswarts1939]

😊 You are a health hero! Is activated charcoal better or worse than EDTA?

[@4510hald]

Hello from Denmark

I just found this long comment ( but absolutely valuable) in another video , what do you think? "Once and for all, let's straighten a few things out regarding copper: The majority of people are not "very high in copper". In fact, it's the opposite. What the media fail to mention, is a report by the US Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences which stated that only 25% of the US population gets enough copper daily (which is mentioned in this video). With this conflicting information, how can we know what to do? According to recent researches as many as 75% of the population just in the U.S have a severe or mild copper deficiency. Yet we should all fear this very important trace mineral? Why? Because of "toxicity"? When we are deficient? Copper deficiency is a huge problem in the world today, since the soil lacks the copper we need. Too little copper in the body can cause aneurysm (eating too much zinc without copper is a really bad idea). Copper deficiency symptoms: Fatigue, decreased function in the thyroid gland, headache, dizziness, migraine, cold hands and feet, tourettes syndrome, tics, nervousness, insomnia, unable to relax, tremors, shakiness and shaky feeling, spasm, cramp, depression, dry skin, gray hair (suddenly), cravings for chocolate and/or nuts, constipation, candidiasis, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, low HDL (good) cholesterol, high LDL (bad) cholesterol, anxiety, panic attacks, bad memory, PMS, mono... You do not always have ALL these symptoms but 3-4 or more. People are still way too afraid of copper due to utter ignorance of many doctors out there. They are simply not up to date with the latest knowledge of copper. Copper toxicity? Is it real? Copper can be a confusing little trace mineral. You can be copper deficient and have too much copper at the same time. Sounds strange, right? To talk about "copper toxicity" is nonsense. The word "toxicity" in this case is very misleading. However, it is crucial that the copper should be in an "available" form and not in a biounavailable form. Let me explain all this as clearly as I can: The really sad part is that almost nobody (not even most medical doctors) has the slightest idea how to fix this a copper dysregulation problem... Most people have a copper deficiency, which means copper is biounavailable because it does not have a protein carrier, most notably due to weak adrenals and poor liver function and missing the raw materials to make these protein carriers. Here is why: Although there are numerous reasons for the prevalence of copper "toxicity", the most important cause is adrenal gland insufficiency. Individuals with adrenal insufficiency are unable to utilize copper properly. The reason for this is that copper can only be utilized in the body if it is attached to a protein substance for transport and storage. The major protein that copper is attached to is ceruloplasmin. Ceruloplasmin is a protein which binds copper so that it can be utilized in biochemical reactions. When the adrenal glands are underactive, they are unable to send out a message to the liver to release ceruloplasmin from the liver and, therefore, copper becomes biounavailable. As a result of excessive tissue storage of biounavailable or unbound copper, a deficiency of available copper occurs, even when dietary intake of copper is more than adequate. The result may be a craving for foods high in copper, such as chocolate, avocados etc. The outer result is multiple bodily dysfunctions as a direct or indirect result of copper imbalance. Copper: As a rule of thumb, when the sodium/potassium ration is less than 2:1, copper becomes biounavailable This occurs because adequate adrenal activity is needed for the production of ceruloplasmin, a copper binding protein. Now, HERE IS THE REALLY INTERESTING PART: In these cases, it is wise to supplement with a small amount of copper (0.5 mg to 1 mg per day) for a while (weeks or a few months) even if the tissue copper level is high. But why??? Because this helps restore glandular activity, which requires bioavailable copper. It is like priming an old-fashioned water pump. You had to put in a little water in order for it to start pumping out water. In other words: even if you are really deficient in copper or if your body has too much biounavailable or unbound copper in both cases you need to supplement with copper. When biounavailable or unbound, start really SLOW. This is the secret how you heal many, many diseases. Copper is an extremely crucial mineral. Unfortunately copper has been bashed and degraded for decades, just because no one really understood how important this trace mineral is and how it works. The fear of copper is very, very unfortunate since so many illnesses and severe diseases can be healed with it when supplemented as it should be supplemented. It took me over 20 years to find this secret. A restored copper imbalance would likely heal tens of millions of sick people out there. The medical field is not interested enough though (yet). No money in it...? Big pharma is powerful... Please do not be afraid of copper! Just take it in the right amount and in the right way, with a lot of patience. Start with a low dose (see above). It may take months, you can't rush these things, but It will help you! Don't forget to add a little zinc after a few months so that you do not get an imbalance between copper and zinc (1 mg copper, 10 mg zinc. 2 mg copper, 20 mg zinc...) And please do never ever forget that if you are deficient in copper and take several grams of Vitamin C per day, it is even more important to supplement with copper since Vitamin C is an antagonist to copper. Do not stop taking Vitamin C, just supplement with enough copper as well. A few hours between copper and Vitamin C is never wrong. "

[@justineandserena]

My zinc supplement is 35 mg of zinc an 3 mg of copper sounds like good ratio

[@fionamcnicholl1769]

I had been craving corn so decided to look up nutrients in corn and discovered copper. My bones especially my hip have been giving so much pain.

[@user-rl5yr8vl7e]

Oops got to wait for it

[@zealandzen]

I like your channel

[@georgeduncan8946]

Wow boom 🔥🔥most excellent...i luv this .....its a SOD imducer ...yes✌🏿

[@johnthomas5806]

west central California...minutes away from the beach...

[@nieczerwony]

I had some copper sheets in my workshop, so I made myself a mug an water jug. If you have a chance buy some.

[@colleenhager4507]

High Gold, content in a hair analysis what causes that? My adopted autistic daughter had that?? Did that cause her disability??

[@jonjones5152]

I wonder what the Oxalate content of Kratom is? Thanks for the education Doc🙏👍🙂

[@barbaratipsword5148]

Pls move the light reflected on his board, ....can't see everything being talked about !!😢

[@arlenebent8487]

What is a good brand of copper to buy

[@cisco993623]

Hi Dr Osborne....lots of discussion related to copper deficiency as a leading cause of ischaemic heart disease, increased cholesterol, decreased glucose intolerance and abnormal EKGs, increased blood pressure, tissue oxidation,increased inflammation, cardiomyopathy,, glycation, reduced blood clotting,anemia, enlarged heart, etc. Does Copper cure heart disease ???? Would appreciate your thoughts.

[@roberthain8404]

What about blackstrap molasses that has copper in it, is that good for you or not?

[@whitetiger432]

Does copper also work with silica and developing skin and connective tissues

[@Shasha8674]

Varicose veins can be due to low thyroid due to gluten which may cause clots when thyroid medicine is low. Weak blood vessels adds to it due to low Vit C/taking too much Zn compared to copper.

[@jac1161]

iodine is also a big culprit (low)

[@killybing1]

What about colloidal copper is it good for anything

[@janbriseno5895]

What's the best copper to take? Please!!

[@pramodtatti4044]

I'm suffering from psoriasis will cu intake will agravate the inflammation?

[@stephaniekays6517]

What is dexa scan? Do you warn people about how dangerous ibandronate is?

[@hc5327]

B1, thiamine, deficiency causes neuropathy. It’s overlooked since it mimics many other diseases. Copper is rarely checked also. Electrolytes are so very important and rarely checked when symptoms appears. Potassium is hard to test so now it’s a high deficiency.

[@jac1161]

copper is not checked, like MOST important things are not either, like magnesium, which is not checked in the BMP.

[@bernadetteciambrone3182]

What about Chlorophyl ( as Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin)

[@lindarothera7838]

Copper braclets do they help ?

[@marekinsuranceagency1397]

Where can you get the copper testing? Do you simply request Lymphocyte Proliferation? Thanks!

[@lavellnutrition]

Whats the best way to support Intrinsic Factor?

[@bobthrasher8226]

Even though serum copper is not a preferred test, if you are LOW in serum copper, you STILL want to get that into the normal range, right? I have been supplementing with 2 mg copper for a year and moved from slight deficiency to low normal. I am also supplementing/measuring (plasma) zinc.

[@jimibmore]

Everyone who has copper deficiency should look into Colloidal Copper. Copper supplements take forever and accumulate in our system to toxic levels. Colloidal Copper is processed immediately and what the body doesn't need, you urinate out. Unlike Ionic Copper, it has a negative charge and doesn't attach itself to internal organs and accumulate into toxic levels. It is the best way to process Copper.

[@peterandmoses]

Hi Peter, thank you for an interesting lecture about copper. I have a question for you I hope you'll be able to answer. I recently did 2 hair sample lab tests. One for trace minerals and one for food and metal sensitivities. The trace mineral test tells me copper toxicity and the sensitivity test tells me that I'm sensitive to Zinc and should avoid exposure to it. This is very confusing. I can also add that since I had a problem with tinnitus last summer I started consuming 50mg of Zinc every day as I read a study that Zinc could be helpful. I have now stopped with the Zinc supplements and I don't know what to do. My white blood cells are also under normal. Any advice on how to move on from here? Sincerely, Peter

[@markme3259]

…take your Zinc…30 mg MWF with food…and make sure it’s in a capsule form…not tablet….a sensitivity is not and allergy…but copper is a trace element so you don’t need to supplement on a regular basis…3 mg once a weekly…but possibly, hair samples that show high concentrations of a mineral may reflect a lack of the body’s ability to eliminate the mineral…not necessarily a correlation with systemic absorption…so you should consider checking your hydrochloric acid production in your stomach..because achlorhydria will prevent absorption…and that’s possibly associated with an infection of H Pylori…and then the body try’s to store the overload..that’s a safe response…so remember allergies seldom disappear, but sensitivities come and go…

[@peterandmoses]

Thank you@@markme3259 This gives me new clues on how to proceed and what you are saying makes sense!

[@sandyjones1014]

Tell me Doc, what do you think of IONIC copper and zinc?

[@orion9k]

Regarding neutrophils, my last 5 blood works had shown 1,97 - 1,97 - 2,38 , 1,40 - 2,11 (× 10^9/L) and when ever I look it up the internet, I find info that it's too low and this and that...but I've had several doctors now say it's normal for the blood test sometimes to show low neutrophil count, it could also be that my blood volume was low due to dehydration when blood tests were done etc. But I feel like they just want to move on instead of looking into things? I don't know what to believe any longer because I've had weird symptoms when ever my neutrophil count was low, like breathing issues especially when I took Zinc supplements, and also issues healing my skin, weird sores in my mouth that would come and go etc. Also things like free testosterone was borderline low in my opinion, like 0,3081 nmol/L and 16,14 nmol/L on T total, and again I am having all the symptoms of low T but doctors say my T levels are within accepted value range. I had started losing more and more muscle strength, being lethargic, brain fog, really insanely bad recovery from gym workouts, normally 1-2 days recovery time on a muscle group, now it would take me up to 9 days!! I mean, if that's not worrying, I don't know how to ever get the attention of my doctors... I have been self diagnosing and self medicating last few years because doctors have seriously just left me alone to deteriorate here in Denmark, so supplementing with adaptogens, testosterone boosting herbs, increased my protein intake (like A LOT +2 grams per kilo body weight), collagen, magnesium, (can't take Zinc, it still gives me breathing issues, and B6 also made me feel like leaving my body), high dose B3 niacin has done wonders, B1 and B2, vitamin D+K2 and so many other things, I've basically become my own traditional medicine prescriber. I see you also mention Neuropathy, that's also a symptom I am still dealing with especially whenever I lay down.

[@Meisterling]

Very helpful video! I started looking into Copper because I'm constantly exhausted. I've had covid three times and supplemented with zinc and vitamin C for months because of that, and now I'm probably deficient in copper. I do eat avocado, salmon, dark chocolate and beef liver regularly, so I don't know how bad it actually is. I ruled out everything else like magnesium, potassium, vitamin D, B vitamins, selenium etc., so I'm almost certain it has to be Copper. Everything related to iron has been good as well when I tested it last year.

[@LaneCodeRedCarnivore]

Me too ! I started taking C in 2020 because of covid. It helped with arthritis too . I was taking at least 6 grams of C everyday. I began to have severe muscle fatigue and weakness , tremors and my hands have fine motor control problems. After all this time I can trace it back to high vitamin C .

[@joanneclark8256]

So did that lower dopamine ?

[@biankak4994]

​@@LaneCodeRedCarnivore ... almost impossible...how many times did you take that dose of 6 grams?

[@LaneCodeRedCarnivore]

@@biankak4994 For at least a year and a half , also C- flushes too - up to 17 grams sometimes. Severe fatigue began to get better when I stopped taking it . I'm still dealing with some tremor and muscle weakness , but I'm walking at least 3000 steps each day to regain muscle strength and coordination. I'm almost back to normal now. If your ceruloplasmin is made nonfunctional you will have a build up of unusible copper , causing nerve problems. Also too - to much antioxidents will weaken muscles because muscle repair and regrowth needs oxidation .

[@kdccmb]

@Lane Recently it was discovered that there are 5 forms of vitamin C. Too much Ascorbic acid skews the balance. Taking vitamin C suppliments is great but hold be used along with a diet rich in foods containing vitamin C complexes.

[@stefanallard3084]

At what dose you nees to take it with food, to not get nasses? Can 4mg be raken on empy stomach?

[@godschild8643]

I sure wish I had a decent MD

[@connief1919]

Florida

[@user-rl5yr8vl7e]

Electromagnetic particularly copper and zinc

[@JenniferJess]

What does it mean if you have too much copper in your system?