Dr. Ronald Roth's Research Library on Cellular Nutrition and Health Disorders
Low Copper intake can increase the risk of high serum cholesterol, coronary heart disease, irregular heartbeat, decreased pigmentation of skin vitiligo, premature graying hair, hernias, aneurysm, varicose veins, dermatitis, fatigue, anemia, anorexia, thyroid problems, allergies, poor healing, lowered immunity, arthritis and fragile bones, neutropenia, and mood & nervous disorders. Although higher copper levels support angiogenesis with most tumors, colon cancer often develops in the presence of insufficient cellular copper, calcium, and potassium levels. Menkes syndrome is a fatal disease usually affecting infants, and caused by faulty copper absorption... Full Text