What is the role of copper in the body? Copper overdose is a common disease of the 21st century!

Copper is an essential mineral for the body that is vital for the health of the human body and mind. It has been studied and researched for many years in public and private laboratories, however, its importance for health is still largely unknown. Is ignored.

Copper functions in the body

Copper plays very important roles in the human body. The problem occurs when the amount in the body increases. Some important functions of copper in the body are:

1. Preservation of bones, joints and connective tissues: Copper is needed for calcium to bind to bones and connective tissues in order to build and repair them. This includes tendons, ligaments, skin, hair, nails, arteries, veins, and more. Imbalance can lead to osteoporosis and almost all skin problems, tendons, hair and nails.

۲. Energy production in cells: Copper is needed at the final stage of the energy production cycle called the electron transport system. In this system, most of our cellular energy is produced. Any problem in this area causes fatigue, depression and other disabilities related to lack of energy.

3. Immune system: Zinc is a metal that plays a very important role in strengthening the immune system. The amount of copper and zinc should be balanced in the body. When copper increases, it reduces zinc and weakens the immune system and a person is exposed to various types. Infections and fungi are located.

4. Endocrine system, especially thyroid and adrenal glands: The thyroid gland is very sensitive to copper. Part of this is because the thyroid is easily affected by the sympathetic nervous system. Problems such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism are directly related to copper imbalance in the body. In our experience, most thyroid problems are solved by adjusting the amount of minerals and creating a balance between them, and there is no need for hormone therapy.

5. Reproductive system: Copper is closely related to estrogen metabolism and is required for fertility in women and maintaining pregnancy. Imbalance can cause various problems in female organs and cause disorders such as premenstrual syndrome, ovarian cysts, infertility, miscarriage, sexual disorders and so on. In men, zinc is required for sperm production, and copper imbalance has a direct effect on zinc metal performance, leading to decreased libido and sexual ability in men.



6. Nervous system: Copper stimulates the production of neurotransmitters such as epinephrine, dopamine, norepinephrine and monoamine oxidase (an enzyme needed to produce serotonin). Copper imbalance has a profound effect on the central nervous system, which is strongly associated with psychological, emotional and nervous reactions. Some of the symptoms include decreased memory, especially in young people, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other disorders discussed in this article.

Three states of copper imbalance:

1. Copper deficiency

2. Increase in copper

3. Inaccessible copper

The first and second cases are easily understood. Some foods contain large amounts of copper, such as red meat (heart, liver, offal), eggs, legumes, sunflower seeds, nuts such as walnuts, pistachios, etc., overeating leads to an increase in copper in the body In return, fruits, vegetables, and some other foods are low in copper. Usually, people with fast metabolism are deficient in copper, and people with slow metabolism have an increase in copper or inaccessible copper in the body.

What is copper inaccessible to the body? This is a very common condition, there is enough or not enough copper in the body but the body can not use it, because minerals like copper, to be transported in the body need to carry proteins called Ceruloplasmin Or Metallothionein, free copper circulates freely in the body without binding to proteins and accumulates in various organs such as the liver, brain, genitals, etc. This condition is more common in people with a slow metabolism, and one of the causes is adrenal insufficiency, because the hormones secreted by these glands tell the liver to produce copper-carrying proteins.



Symptoms of copper imbalance in the body:

Each mineral tends to accumulate in a number of organs. Copper usually accumulates in the tissues of the liver, brain, nervous system, penis and skin, skin and several other organs and causes them to malfunction. Below we examine the effect of copper on different parts of the body.

Copper and the Nervous System: According to research by many researchers, including Dr. Pal Eck, copper is called the mineral of emotions, because its imbalance has a profound effect on the central nervous system. Copper enhances Old Brain activity. It is about emotions and the element on the new brain booster (cortex) is the part of the brain that is related to reasoning, logic, etc. When the amount of copper in the body increases, a person tends to use his old brain. This part of the brain is also called the animal brain, the emotional brain. During this time, all kinds of emotional states in the person increase.

 More than 20 types of mental health problems are directly related to copper imbalance in the body, including depression, insomnia and anxiety, violence, sensory disturbances, obsessions, bipolar disorder, severe panic disorder, schizophrenia and other diseases such as migraine, nervousness, Cerebral haze (confusion) and daydreaming, all of these diseases disappear after the balance of copper in the body is balanced.

Copper and Violence in the World: As mentioned, copper is closely related to the promotion of emotions, so violence is much more common in people who have excess copper. A problem that is seen in many parts of the world today.

Copper and anemia: One of the most common and permanent symptoms of copper imbalance in the body is anemia, which is quite similar to iron deficiency anemia. Copper is needed for the metabolism of iron and the conversion of iron from the Ferric state to the Ferrous form, and vice versa, and for iron to enter the hemoglobin molecule. When copper imbalance occurs, iron cannot enter hemoglobin and cause anemia, which unfortunately very few doctors are aware of. This type of anemia is not due to iron deficiency and some doctors mistakenly say that He has prescribed iron pills for patients that may make them feel a little better, but in the future the person will face new and serious problems caused by the increase of iron in the body. The correct treatment for this type of anemia is to regulate the amount of copper and other minerals, and then the anemia will disappear without the need to take iron pills.

Copper and Infection in the Body: Copper is needed for aerobic metabolism, its imbalance allows fungal organisms to grow in the body, and sufficient zinc is essential for the functioning of the body's immune system, whenever copper is high in the body It reduces zinc in body tissues and weakens the immune system. This is why some people can not easily get rid of fungi, parasitic and sinus infections.



Copper and the reproductive system:

Premenstrual Disorders: Estrogen and copper levels are directly related and both increase before menstruation, and the person temporarily experiences copper overload problems, which include mental and physical problems. Therefore, taking ZMA pills (a combination of zinc, vitamin B6 and magnesium) before menstruation will help a lot in reducing symptoms and stress, as it reduces estrogen and copper levels.

Other diseases:

Abortion and infertility: Studies show that women with lower levels of estrogen and copper are more likely to have abortions, while infertility is more common among women with high levels of copper. However, infertility problems can be related to several other factors.

Decreased sexual desire in men and women: Increased copper increases calcium deposition in hair and other body tissues, calcium deposition in women's body tissues, causes numbness and reduces sensitivity and irritability in female organs. On the other hand, the increase of copper reduces the body's energy, both of which lead to a decrease in sexual orientation and related problems in women.

Men: Decreased libido in men is also directly related to an increase in copper or inaccessible copper. Too much copper disrupts zinc metabolism and ultimately leads to zinc deficiency. Men's sperm are rich in zinc and the body needs enough of this element to produce sperm. If zinc deficiency and copper overload continue without treatment, other diseases, such as prostate enlargement, can develop after sexual problems.

We know that sexual desire is not just about the body, but about the human psyche and thoughts, which is called secondary sexuality. In people with high copper levels, daydreaming and abnormalities in sex are more common. Homosexuals also have higher levels of copper.

Copper imbalance in people, especially women, may initially be manifested by an extreme desire to have sex. Because sexual intercourse strengthens the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands instruct the liver to produce the copper-carrying protein Ceruloplasmin, and the person is relieved of the effects of high levels of copper in the body for a short time.

The tendency of a man or a woman to have sex due to an increase in copper in the body is where most social harms come to the family, for example, a woman to get rid of the psychological effects of copper increase, which include depression, loneliness, lack of energy. The feeling of emptiness requires double sexual intercourse, and when he can not receive double sexual intercourse from his wife, the adrenal glands weaken and copper begins to accumulate in the body, and physical and psychological complications begin, and inevitably and. Unfortunately, it seeks relationships outside the family to escape these complications, an issue that is seen in many relationships today, although family culture and upbringing play a more important role in people's reactions. But as long as the body is facing an increase in copper, it will be at war with these mental states.



Birth control pills and IUD (intrauterine device to prevent pregnancy): These two methods of controlling pregnancy definitely affect copper metabolism. Some women can tolerate them well, while others experience temporary or chronic depression, anxiety and personality changes, and very terrible side effects. Women should seriously consider using these two methods. Because they increase the risk of various types of cancer.

 Copper and connective tissues: Copper is needed to produce collagen, copper deficiency is rarely seen, too much or inaccessible copper causes problems in connective tissues.

Copper and its relationship with vitamin C: These two substances are completely opposite to each other, ie they neutralize each other in the body, this is one of the reasons why people feel good by eating large amounts of vitamin C. Copper destroys vitamin C, and in return, vitamin C expels copper from the body.

One of the functions of vitamin C in the body is to maintain connective tissues. Increasing copper reduces vitamin C and weakens connective tissues, and complications and diseases such as: unexplained bleeding gums, osteoarthritis, skin problems, hair loss, nail-related problems , Muscles and tendons are exposed.

Copper and addiction: Addiction is directly related to the weakness of the adrenal glands (adrenal glands), which is usually due to an increase in copper in the body. Taking stimulants, listening to loud music, having sex, and even exercising can temporarily strengthen the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands instruct the liver to produce more copper-carrying protein, causing excess copper to be used by the body. Without the use of stimulants, the adrenal glands weaken, reducing the amount of Ceruloplasmin copper-carrying protein, and copper begins to accumulate freely. It occurs in the tissues of the body and symptoms such as depression, fatigue, etc. appear, this can lead to the use of methods that temporarily strengthen the adrenal glands, such as more exercise, consumption of caffeinated substances such as tea. , Coffee, chocolate, cocaine and drugs, etc. to temporarily protect the person from the effects of high copper.



Relationship between copper and cadmium: The cadmium metal found in marijuana, cigarettes and tobacco causes excess copper that circulates freely in the blood without binding to the carrier protein to temporarily return to its place of storage. They will temporarily give goodness to the person and temporarily reduce the effects of copper imbalance.

Copper and its effect on human personality: Positive traits that are seen in people with high levels of copper are: warmth and compassion, emotional nature that is often associated with artistic orientation and many feminine traits such as softness and tenderness.

But when a person's personality is not fully formed or the amount of copper is too high, negative traits such as: lack of control of thoughts, negative thoughts, dreamy mind, naivety, excessive emotions, early suffering, tendency to depression, fear, panic And violence will emerge. Excessive copper production can create a mental and psychological separation from reality in a person. A type of schizophrenia, the brain of these people dream so much that these dreams become the principle and reality of life for them.

Copper and Cancer: Copper imbalance disrupts the immune system. This is one of the reasons that cancer has spread today. High levels of copper lead to an increase in estrogen, high estrogen is an important factor in a person's risk of cancer.

Vegetarians and its relationship with copper imbalance: Excess copper interferes with zinc, zinc is an essential element for the production of digestive enzymes. Excess copper causes anorexia and excessive levels of it impair liver and thyroid function. If the amount of copper is too high, the person will be forced to go vegetarian because by reducing digestive enzymes, it will be difficult for these people to digest meat. Plant protein sources, unlike animal proteins, are high in copper and low in zinc. Many people, especially the authors, state that plant-based diets, especially high-fat cereals, give them a special spiritual sense. In fact, this poisoning is due to the high amount of copper in plant protein sources, not the spiritual sense! People with high levels of copper are usually not interested in eating animal protein sources, especially meat, and are more likely to turn to carbohydrates because eating protein gives them a feeling of heaviness or other symptoms.

Weakness of the adrenal glands: Increased copper causes weakening and insufficiency of the adrenal glands and vice versa, weakness of the adrenal glands causes the accumulation of copper in the body.

Causes that lead to an increase in copper in the body:

Congenital overgrowth: Many children today are born with high levels of copper and zinc deficiency, because their mothers' bodies have high levels of copper and zinc deficiency.

High stress: Stress in any way depletes the adrenal glands and reduces zinc in the body, zinc deficiency causes an increase in copper levels in the body. Whenever a person is under stress, the adrenal glands (adrenal glands) rush to the aid of the body and help the body to get out of the state of pressure and stress by producing various hormones, so you may often have pain in the kidneys during stress. You have felt that this causes the body to consume large amounts of zinc, magnesium and vitamin C, and a deficiency of all three substances causes an increase in copper in the body.

Excessive eating of copper-containing food sources: including soy, heart, liver, offal, chocolate, black tea, mushrooms, wheat and its products, legumes, nuts such as walnuts, pistachios and almonds, seeds, especially sunflower seeds and. ..

Tap water: Water that passes through copper pipes has a high amount of copper.

Mineral Deficiency: Deficiency of manganese, iron, selenium, chromium, zinc, etc. ultimately leads to an increase in copper in the body.

Vitamin deficiencies: Especially vitamin C and B group weaken the adrenal glands and increase copper in the body.

 Taking dietary supplements, especially multivitamins: Most multivitamins contain large amounts of copper (about 1 to 2 mg), they are useful for some people who are deficient in copper, while for Other people who have excess copper are very dangerous and destructive.

Liver disorders: Liver failure and liver-related diseases such as hepatitis C, etc. reduce liver activity, excess copper is excreted through the bile, and in people with liver disorders, copper is not excreted properly.

Eating sprayed fruits: One of the pesticides that is sprayed on fruits and some plants is copper sulfate, in fruits that have thin skin such as cherries, sour cherries, etc. Pesticides are absorbed by the fruit by washing and Peeling does not go away and eating them increases the amount of copper in the body.

Ways to detect copper overgrowth:

Blood and urine tests do not properly show an increase in copper because copper usually accumulates in the liver, brain and other soft tissues, not in urine and blood.

Liver biopsy makes it possible to diagnose this disease, but it is a bit painful and expensive. According to my experience, hair analysis and examination of the amount and ratio of electrolytes in the body to each other, which indicates the body's metabolic rate, is the most appropriate way to detect copper overload.