Chromium has to be considered first when trying to normalize copper, since it is its associated trace element. Many aches and pains, arthritis, slow-healing fractures, sciatica and other back problems, various infections, etc, can be relieved with chelated chromium, provided: a) they conform to the left side-specific receptor requirements, b) calcium and magnesium are close to normal, since they are also involved with various disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and c) potassium levels are not below normal, since chromium is a potent potassium antagonist... Full Text