Copper 'Toxicity' [Cu unbound to Ceruloplasmin] and its Psycho-Physiological Effects on the Mind, Body, and Emotions

“...Copper Toxicity (sometimes referred to as copper dysregulation) is a build up of high levels of bio-unavailable copper in the body that produces a wide range of symptoms, both physical and psychological. In fact, copper toxicity is attributed to well over half of all mental illness, including paranoia and schizophrenia, not to mention is a major cause of brain fog, chronic fatigue, personality change, and a host of other symptoms. Copper, once it crosses a certain threshold, causes neurological damage (in some cases permanent) in the brain, altering one's outlook and view of reality. Even at less severe levels, left untreated long term copper toxicity can lead to fibromyalgia, endometriosis, I.B.S., Alzheimer's, diabetes, P.M.D.D., rheumatoid arthritis, & cancer. It has been shown that strict vegetarians and those on birth control (both the pill as well as, especially, a copper IUD) are among those most at risk, however many other factors can also raise ones copper level. Copper is an essential mineral in the human body and in its bio-available form plays many important roles; however, at high levels, it becomes extremely dangerous and thus 'toxic'....”
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