Top INDEX
• - Profile : Chemical properties of copper.
• Research: Health effects of copper.
• Research: Nutritional Considerations.
• - Report : Environmental effects of copper.

• -Notes : Symptoms of Copper toxicity.
• Article : Copper Toxicity and Adrenal Fatigue.
• - What : Copper Detox Symptoms.
• - What : Copper Detox Symptoms, another View.
• - Intro : How to Detox Your Body of Copper.
• - Steps : How to Detox from Copper.
• Program: Nutritional Balancing.

• - Why: Copper Imbalances.
• Stress: The Circle of Stress, Action, Adrenal Fatigue.
• Vision: Coping with Pyroluria.

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• -LINKS: from Lenntech, and others.

• -Focus-: Monographs on Toxins and Enhancers.

Profile : Chemical properties of copper. INDEX
http://www.lenntech.com/Periodic-chart-elements/Cu-en.htm#Atomic%20number

Copper is a reddish metal with a face-centered cubic crystalline structure.
It reflects red and orange light and absorbs other frequencies in the visible spectrum, due to its band structure, so it as a nice reddish color. It is malleable, ductile, and an extremely good conductor of both heat and electricity. It is softer than zinc and can be polished to a bright finish. It is found in group Ib of the periodic table, together with silver and gold. Copper has low chemical reactivity. In moist air it slowly forms a greenish surface film called patina; this coating protects the metal from further attack.

Applications
Most copper is used for electrical equipment (60%); construction, such as roofing and plumbing (20%); industrial machinery, such as heat exchangers (15%) and alloys (5%). The main long established copper alloys are bronze, brass (a copper-zinc alloy), copper-tin-zinc, which was strong enough to make guns and cannons, and was known as gun metal, copper and nickel, known as cupronickel, which was the preferred metal for low-denomination coins.

Copper is ideal for electrical wiring because it is easily worked, can be drawn into fine wire and has a high electrical conductivity.

Copper in the environment
Copper is a very common substance that occurs naturally in the environment and spreads through the environment through natural phenomena. Humans widely use copper. For instance it is applied in the industries and in agriculture. The production of copper has lifted over the last decades. Due to this, copper quantities in the environment have increased.

The world's copper production is still rising.
This basically means that more and more copper ends up in the environment.
Rivers are depositing sludge on their banks that is contaminated with copper, due to the disposal of copper-containing wastewater. Copper enters the air, mainly through release during the combustion of fossil fuels. Copper in air will remain there for an eminent period of time, before it settles when it starts to rain. It will then end up mainly in soils. As a result soils may also contain large quantities of copper after copper from the air has settled.

Copper can be released into the environment by both natural sources and human activities.
Examples of natural sources are wind-blown dust, decaying vegetation, forest fires and sea spray.
A few examples of human activities that contribute to copper release have already been named.
Other examples are mining, metal production, wood production and phosphate fertilizer production.

Because copper is released both naturally and through human activity it is very widespread in the environment.
Copper is often found near mines, industrial settings, landfills and waste disposals.

Most copper compounds will settle and be bound to either water sediment or soil particles.
Soluble copper compounds form the largest threat to human health. Usually water-soluble copper compounds occur in the environment after release through application in agriculture.

World production of copper amounts to 12 million tons a year and exploitable reserves are around 300 million tons, which are expected to last for only another 25 years. About 2 million tons a year are reclaimed by recycling. Today copper is mined as major deposits in Chile, Indonesia, USA, Australia and Canada, which together account for around 80% of the world's copper. The main ore is a yellow copper-iron sulfide called chalcopyrite (CuFeS2).

Research: Health effects of copper. INDEX
http://www.lenntech.com/Periodic-chart-elements/
Cu-en.htm#Health%20effects%20of%20copper
LINK 2: http://drlwilson.com/Articles/copper%20elimination.htm
LINK 3: http://www.holistic-back-relief.com/copper-toxicity.html
LINK 4: http://www.tvernonlac.com/copper-toxicity.html

Copper is a Heavy Metal
[some researchers and writers categorize copper as a "heavy metal" possibly because of its ability to impose dramatic health diminishing symptoms when it is unbalanced in our bodies. Technically, and for most researchers/scientists, copper is NOT a heavy metal ... none of which have nutritional benefits, and all of which encourage health dis-ease.]

The tendency of copper to build up in the body is similar to that of iron.
As the danger of excessive iron was not recognized for many years, the problem of copper retention is only now being widely recognized. Both copper and iron must be bound to specific proteins in order to be safely transported through the blood. ...

Mineral Balance
The body has an intricate system of checks and balances which operate through the mineral levels and ratios.
If one mineral becomes deficient, another mineral will accumulate and may become excessive.

When sodium and potassium levels go down, calcium and magnesium levels will rise.
If copper drops, iron increases. If zinc rises, copper will decrease. If iron rises, chromium levels decrease.
The body controls many body functions through the modification of the mineral ratios.

Copper initially raises the sodium level, and the body will retain copper to shore up a dropping sodium level (due to unremitting stress) in order to support mineral corticoid production. Copper is also essential to the final step in energy production in the Krebs cycle, one of the main energy producing processes in the body.

Zinc Is Essential For Protein Synthesis
Zinc is essential for the body to synthesize protein so a deficiency often is revealed in the condition of the protein structures of the body such as the skin and nails. Stretch marks are always a sign of low zinc as the skin depends on zinc for its normal integrity. A deficiency allows the skin to tear just below the surface and produces scars.

Zinc is used up rapidly when tissue healing demands it after injury, or surgery.
Low zinc impairs wound healing due to impaired protein synthesis.
Teenagers are vulnerable to zinc deficiency due to their rapid growth.

Low zinc impairs the immune system.
Zinc can destroy some viruses on contact and a deficiency can increase susceptibility to viruses.
The adrenal glands are essential for good immune function and zinc is essential for the production of the adrenal cortical hormones aldosterone and cortisol.

Copper and the Mind
... Depending on the severity of the toxicity and the susceptibility of the person, copper can affect the mind moderately or very severely. The milder effects are initially positive because it is activating and stimulating to the mind and can increase creativity and productivity. Many copper toxic people are very creative. The problems begin as the toxicity continues to build up, and it becomes more and more exhausting to the body while being stimulating to the mind.

It becomes a process of an exhausted body trying to keep up with an over active mind.
The mind makes many plans which cannot be realized and frustration starts to become a dominant state.
This can lead to depression and/or anxiety as this conflict continues to worsen.
Short attention span is another result of the over-stimulation.

At first, switching back and forth between them is common as the stimulating effect alternates with the fatiguing effect. This can create a pseudo-bipolar condition. But over time, fatigue and depression will win out. Copper can also contribute to the development of schizophrenia and autism in susceptible people.

Routes of exposition
Copper can be found in many kinds of food, in drinking water and in air.
Because of that we absorb eminent quantities of copper each day by eating, drinking and breathing.
The absorption of copper is necessary, because copper is a trace element that is essential for human health.
Although humans can handle proportionally large concentrations of copper, too much copper can still cause eminent health problems.

Copper concentrations in air are usually quite low, so that exposure to copper through breathing is negligible.
But people that live near smelters that process copper ore into metal, do experience this kind of exposure.

People that live in houses that still have copper plumbing are exposed to higher levels of copper than most people, because copper is released into their drinking water through corrosion of pipes.

Occupational exposure to copper often occurs.
In the working environment, copper contagion can lead to a flu-like condition known as metal fever.
This condition will pass after two days and is caused by over sensitivity.

Copper is a very stimulating mineral to the nerves and nervous system.
Copper increases the production of epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine while also implicated in a decrease of histamine. These effects on neurotransmitter levels can give rise to many psychological imbalances such as mood swings, depression, mental agitation, feeling over-stimulated, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia and a racing mind with too many thoughts are all hallmarks of elevated Copper toxicity.

Elevated Copper in the body acts like caffeine or even amphetamines.
It constantly keeps the conversion of dopamine into norepinephrine going so that you have a constant adrenaline rush to help you be on the go, but you also are unable to settle down or turn off your mind.

Birth control pills increases a woman's risk of having a Copper toxicity condition due to the effect that estrogen has on the body, increasing copper retention in the kidneys. Estrogen stimulates similar receptors to Aldosterone receptors in the kidneys, increasing Sodium, Copper and water retention. Both estrogens and Aldosterone can increase swelling, Cyst formation, increasing the blood volume which can cause hypertension, stroke, or death if the Liver and Adrenal glands are not able to regulate these hormones in the body.

Copper builds up in the soft tissues of Liver and disrupts the Liver's metabolic abilities to detoxify and cleanse the blood in general. Copper toxicity in the liver is therefore disrupting to the Liver's Glucoronidation pathway, that helps to eliminate excessive amounts of Estrogen by making it water soluble. Other toxic heavy metals like Lead, Mercury, Aluminum, and Cadmium will also buildup in the Soft tissues, as a result of Copper competing with Zinc in many enzymes and binding sites in the body.

When Zinc gets displaced by Copper, there will be a reduction in Metallotionein production, which is the main heavy metal binding protein in the body. The production of the body's main detoxifying agent and antioxidant, Glutathione will also decline when too much Copper gets stored in the Liver organ's tissues.

Effects
Long-term exposure to copper can cause irritation of the nose, mouth and eyes and it causes headaches, stomachaches, dizziness, vomiting and diarrhea. Intentionally high uptakes of copper may cause liver and kidney damage and even death. Whether copper is carcinogenic has not been determined yet.

• irritation of the nose, mouth and eyes,
• headaches,
• stomachaches,
• dizziness,
• vomiting and diarrhea,
• liver and kidney damage,
• death

There are scientific articles that indicate a link between long-term exposure to high concentrations of copper and a decline in intelligence with young adolescents. Whether this should be of concern is a topic for further investigation.

Industrial exposure to copper fumes, dusts, or mists may result in metal fume fever with atrophic changes in nasal mucous membranes. Chronic copper poisoning results in Wilson’s Disease, characterized by a hepatic cirrhosis, brain damage, demyelization, renal disease, and copper deposition in the cornea.

Benefits of Eliminating a Copper Toxicity.

A much stronger immune response.
This means a much lower chance of infections, cancer and other problems.

Much better mental and emotional functioning.
This means less tendency for anxiety, depression, mood swings, panic disorder, crying spells, seizures and even schizophrenia.

Much better female organ activity.
This means less tendency for premenstrual tension, endometriosis, ovarian and uterine tumors, and more regular and better menstrual periods.

(Overall) benefits:
much better energy, better skin, hair and nails, less risk of heart and artery disease, a more normal blood pressure, and less risk of all liver disease.

Healthier Pregnancy & Newborns.
If you are a mother or mother-to-be, another benefit of lowering your excess copper is a much reduced chance of post-partum depression, morning sickness and problems in your babies. These include a lower risk of birth defects, delayed development, ADD, ADHD, autism, ear infections and many other common childhood problems. Also, your baby will often be born with less excess copper. High copper in babies is a serious concern today and very common. It is associated with problems ranging from birth defects and ear infections to attention deficit disorder, autism and other important health conditions.

Research: Nutritional Considerations. INDEX
(This is a collection of mini-notes and statements from may sources,
especially from those referenced in more detail in the Iron monograph.)

... an iron-binding protein called ferritin is widely distributed in all tissues, especially the liver, to hold onto (excess) iron.
However, if the ferritin protein comes under attack by the superoxide radical, which is produced when copper oxidizes, then it can release stored metal to promote oxidation. ... High iron stores become a liability for all critically-ill patients.

... copper appears to be another co-factor in Alzheimer's disease. ...

Patients with aortic aneurysms were studied and it was found their aneurysms contained high levels of iron and copper.

Iron can oxidize or harden cholesterol ... (yet) Copper and/or iron are required for the oxidation of LDL cholesterol (and) copper may be the primary oxidizing agent for cholesterol rather than iron.

Iron ... works in tandem with copper.
Copper induces oxidation of circulating fat (cholesterol) more so than iron. ...
Most studies have found a relationship between serum copper or its storage protein (ceruloplasmin) and coronary heart disease.
The levels of the copper storage protein rise following a heart attack, infection, or, inflammation.

Estrogen is known to raise copper levels.

About 90% of circulating copper is bound to ceruloplasmin (which) promotes the uptake of iron into transferrin and possibly ferritin. ... higher levels of serum copper are associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease.

EDTA and most other metal chelators prefer to chelate to metals such as iron, mercury, copper and aluminum more so than potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, or zinc. In other words, EDTA chelates iron first. Therafter, it will pursue copper, then calcium. ...

Quercetin works as an antioxidant by binding to copper and blocking the formation of a free radical called superoxide that separates iron from its binding proteins. ... Quercetin (has) the ability to chelate iron. ... Quercetin and milk thistle ... work by chelating or attaching to iron and copper ions.

... Quercetin has ... antihistamine action ... (and) has been demonstrated to have anti-viral action against herpes simplex, polio virus, and, influenza virus. ...

Copper is required to oxidize Vitamin C.
By virtue of quercetin's ability to bind to copper, it blocks the oxidation of copper and vitamin C antioxidant activity is preserved.

... too much or too little iron is not a good thing.
But the big “aha” moment comes in realizing the whole issue revolves around the loss of regulation of iron metabolism.
The control center for iron metabolism is the liver.
It’s the major site of iron storage, regulates iron traffic in and around the body, and is where the major proteins for iron metabolism are made, including ceruloplasmin, which is also important in copper metabolism. But rather than focusing on the cellular level, let’s keep focused on the big picture – like so many other health issues, it’s about liver health.

Women tend to be more anemic and fearful – the opposite of anger in TCM – until they “come into their own wisdom” during menopause and iron levels and anger rise, many times at the life issues they endured during their childhood and childbearing years. Combined with copper imbalance, passiveness and the tendency to please others while sacrificing themselves is seen commonly in childbearing women and men with low testosterone.

Once copper and iron are balanced, you recognize your own strength and no longer feel so vulnerable and needing protection.

Report : Environmental effects of copper. INDEX
http://www.lenntech.com/Periodic-chart-elements/
Cu-en.htm#Environmental%20effects%20of%20copper

When copper ends up in soil it strongly attaches to organic matter and minerals.
As a result it does not travel very far after release and it hardly ever enters groundwater.
In surface water copper can travel great distances, either suspended on sludge particles or as free ions.

Copper does not break down in the environment and because of that it can accumulate in plants and animals when it is found in soils. On copper-rich soils only a limited number of plants has a chance of survival. That is why there is not much plant diversity near copper-disposing factories. Due to the effects upon plants copper is a serious threat to the productions of farmlands. Copper can seriously influence the proceedings of certain farmlands, depending upon the acidity of the soil and the presence of organic matter. Despite of this, copper-containing manures are still applied.

Copper can interrupt the activity in soils, as it negatively influences the activity of microorganisms and earthworms.
The decomposition of organic matter may seriously slow down because of this.

When the soils of farmland are polluted with copper, animals will absorb concentrations that are damaging to their health.
Mainly sheep suffer a great deal from copper poisoning, because the effects of copper are manifesting at fairly low concentrations.

-Notes: Symptoms of Copper toxicity. INDEX
Notes from a Urine Element Analysis, Accession Number: 577724, Date: 2017-08-20
Provided by Rocky Mountain Analytical, Calgary, AB T3R 0H9

Urine is normally a minor excretion pathway for copper, with most copper coming out in bile/feces.
Large changes in urinary copper excretion do not necessarily indicate large changes in bodily stores of copper.
There are various causes of elevated urine copper including supplementation with copper, drinking water that is high in copper, and supplementation with molybdenum. (Molybdenum interferes with retention of copper).

Inborn errors of metabolism which cause histadine in the urine, can result in elevated urine copper, since histidine binds copper well. Greatly elevated copper (up to 100 times normal) can also be seen in Wilson's Disease, without use of a provocational agent.

Copper excess can interfere with conversion of T4 to T3.
Copper stimulates the production of the activating neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine, as well as dopamine.
Indirect actions include its effect on the actions of zinc. (Copper can displace zinc from zinc binding sites.) Zinc is important for the adrenal cortical synthesis of steroid hormones including cortisol. Zinc also supports immune function in numerous ways. So one needs to consider both the direct effects of copper and the indirect effects of zinc, when copper excess is suspected. The impairment of both thyroid and adrenal gland function probably contributes to the most common copper toxicity symptom: fatigue. Low cortisol production secondary to copper excess can manifest with hypoglycemia and increased inflammation and atopy.

Article: Copper Toxicity and Adrenal Fatigue. INDEX
https://healedbybacon.com/category/adrenal-fatigue/
[see online article for extensive diagram]
Posted on June 19, 2016

Copper and Adrenal Fatigue (AF) are deeply intertwined.
Even a slight imbalance in the copper to zinc ratio can set up a positive feedback loop between copper, stress and AF.

Zinc is required for the production of adrenal cortical hormones.
Therefore, if zinc levels are too low, or copper levels too high, the production of these hormones decreases – and quite rapidly!

Copper is needed for our body to form ATP (aka energy).
However, in order to do so, it has to bind to either metallothionein or ceruloplasmin.
These two substance though, are only produced when our adrenals send a signal to our liver to do so.
When our adrenals aren’t working properly (in the case of AF), they get a little bit slack (slackness depending on your stage of AF) and don’t do their job. Consequently, instead of being used by the body, copper accumulates in the blood and/or tissue.

But copper stimulates our nervous system and brain function (and may) increasing the response of our fight-or-flight mode. As we (may) become more sensitive to stress we lose zinc quickly and our adrenal glands become even more depleted. But as our adrenal glands become more depleted less copper is utilised, perpetuating the problem!!

... excess copper impacts the functioning of our liver causing it to not be able to produce the copper binding substances. When these aren’t produced, we have trouble forming ATP and fatigue entails.

[see online article for extensive diagram]

-What: Copper Detox Symptoms. INDEX
http://www.adrenaladvice.com/copper-detox-symptoms.shtml (2014)
LINK 2: http://drlwilson.com/Articles/copper_toxicity_syndrome.htm
LINK 3: http://drlwilson.com/Articles/copper%20elimination.htm
Author: Larry Wilson

If you are researching copper detox symptoms, you are likely struggling with adrenal fatigue, chronic fatigue, or some other chronic illness.

Unfortunately, all of your symptoms will get worse for a while as you work on copper detoxification.
Copper dumps can be pretty rough, but it is worth it in the long run.

For an explanation of how chronic stress causes you to accumulate copper, please see the article: Stress, Adrenal Fatigue and Copper, LINK
http://www.adrenaladvice.com/copper-adrenal-fatigue.shtml

I experienced most of these detox symptoms myself.
They can be brutal, especially if you are not expecting them.

There are ways to reduce the severity of the symptoms ... but first the symptoms.

The following is a list of symptoms that people often experience when working on copper detoxification:

• Increased insomnia
• Increased Anxiety
• Rashes, Eczema, Psoriasis
• Feeling very cold (copper affects your thyroid)
• Metallic Taste in mouth

• Increased irritability. Hard time controlling anger.
• Nausea
• Very intense headaches.
• Balance problems
• Extreme fatigue
• Increased digestive disorders
• Soft teeth, broken teeth
• Increased sensitivity to chemicals, perfumes, etc.

The above list of symptoms comes from a few sources:

• Observations of others on Curezone.com forums who worked on copper detox
• The book noted (below), Why Am I Always So Tired , by Ann-Louise Giddleman.
• My own experience (I started working on copper detoxification in the fall of 2011)
• Facebook groups of people on the Nutritional Balancing program,
  -- which uses Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (htma), and works on eliminating toxins and balancing minerals.

An interesting symptom in men is testicular pain and/or tenderness.
It can come on suddenly and can be severe, so the man does not even want to sit down.
Fortunately, it usually passes in a few hours or perhaps a day.

Younger women may experience changes in their menstrual cycle, or they may have more menstrual symptoms as copper is removed. Some women will have shorter cycles for a while, which will eventually even out again when the copper elimination is over. An interesting observation is that if a young woman’s menstrual period does not coincide with the full moon, as copper becomes more balanced, the period will often change over a few months and begin to coincide with the moon cycle.

Fungal and Yeast infections.
Candida Albicans and Aspergillosis presence and intensification symptoms can be associated with copper toxicity in many cases. As the copper is removed, usually the candida problem just goes away on its own without any other therapy.

If a lot of copper is eliminated quickly, it could cause a shift in candida symptoms, such as more gas and bloating, some brain fog or other physical or emotional symptoms associated with candida or other yeast infections.

Removing copper may sound like a simple idea, but it is not simple.
Excess copper is quite poisonous for the body. It is mainly a powerful oxidant, but it has other toxic qualities as well, such as its effect on neurotransmitter synthesis and the properties of copper as an electrical conductor. ...

The copper stored in the tissues must first be transported into the blood.
It then circulates through the blood for a while until it is taken up by the liver and kidneys, primarily.
From there it must be removed through the feces, bile or some other route such as the skin or even in other body secretions. This is a complex process.

Symptoms can arise ...

Replacing copper with more healthful minerals in some enzyme binding sites may also cause symptoms.
For example, in men, copper lodged in the testicles must be replaced with zinc, manganese or other vital minerals. This replacement process may also cause symptoms such as temporary testicular pain. In women, the replacement process alters the hormone balance. Until it rebalances, women can experience all sorts of menstrual changes for a few hours, days or even months.

Die-off or even a flare-up of an infection that was “hiding” near a deposit of copper or in some other way related to copper toxicity. Copper toxicity is associated with infections of all kinds. As copper is eliminated, many people experience a temporary flare-up of symptoms related to a cold, flu, sinus condition, or some other infection.

To avoid toxicity, copper should always be wrapped up or bound to certain protein molecules in the blood and elsewhere. These are called copper binding proteins. These grab onto the free or unbound copper in the blood and safely transport it to the liver, kidneys and elsewhere. They include ceruloplasmin, metallothionein and perhaps others as well.

Many binding proteins contain sulfur, among other elements.
The sulfur-containing amino acids found in eggs and meats are helpful for removing copper, for example. This is an important reason why vegetarians who do not eat much meat or eggs have much more problems eliminating copper in most cases. Adequate adrenal glandular activity may also be required for the liver to produce enough copper binding proteins.

If a lot of copper is dumped into the blood at once, the body may not have enough binding proteins available to handle it. As a result, free or unbound copper floats through the blood, damaging tissues and organs as it does. A common symptom when this happens is a headache and perhaps a skin rash. One could also feel nauseaus, spacy, irritable or even depressed for a few hours or even days if the copper elimination is intense.

Forum Posts about Copper Detox

Here are a few post from the Adrenal Fatigue forum on curezone.
The threads are discussing symptoms that people experience when working on copper detoxification.

A few people in the forum posts noted that anger and emotionally volatility were are part of their detox symptoms. Since copper blocks GABA receptors this is not really surprising. GABA is a calming neurotransmitter.

• Psychological symptoms are a huge part of copper detox. ...
  For me I got very paranoid, insecure, rage. ...

• I became very emotionally volatile and irrational during my copper dumps.

• I broke out in a rash all over my body. I have also had upset stomach issues that I think relates to copper detox.

Your detox symptoms will be much worse if you liver and gallbladder are not able to clear toxins well

There are a few ways that chronic stress shuts down your ability to eliminate toxins.
See the article Copper and Adrenal Fatigue for more information. LINK
http://www.adrenaladvice.com/copper-adrenal-fatigue.shtml

Stress leads to less bile (which carries toxins) being produced by the liver.

Unfortunately, bile excretion is the main way excess copper is supposed to be eliminated.
So less bile flow from stress means more retained copper.

So initially .... my liver and gallbladder were very ill-equipped to handle the flood of copper coming out of storage when I started taking zinc and other supplements that motivate copper to come out of storage.

was initially a very poor eliminator. When I first started working on copper detoxification, my bowel movements were very pale (almost white) , which can mean bile flow is limited.

Copper was coming out of storage much faster than I could eliminate it ... so I had LOTS of detox symptoms:

• Psoriasis
• Scaly Skin
• Severe insomnia
• Headaches
• Anger
• Balance problems

How do you improve Bile Flow?
With coffee enemas and liver flushes, I was gradually able to improve the activity of my liver and bile.
The article Coffee Enemas for adrenal fatigue explains my experience using coffee enemas.
http://www.adrenaladvice.com/coffee-enema-adrenal-fatigue.shtml

... After almost 3 years, I still have lots of copper coming out of storage. ...

References, some.

1. Gittleman, Ann Louise (2010-07-18).
   Why Am I Always So Tired?: Discover How Correcting Your Body's Copper Imbalance Can ...
   HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.

2. LINK: The gall of subordination: changes in gall bladder function associated with social stress
   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15002765

3. LINK: Human whole-body copper metabolism
   http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/67/5/960S.full.pdf

4. LINK: Copper and Zinc, Biological Role and Significance of Copper/Zinc Imbalance
   http://omicsonline.org/copper-and-zinc-biological-role.....pdf

-What: Copper Detox Symptoms, another View. INDEX
http://www.holistichelp.net/blog/copper-toxicity-and-how-to-reduce-elevated-levels/

Excess copper in the body has a stimulating effect on the nervous system, similar to amphetamines or caffeine.
Copper toxicity symptoms may affect any organ or system but it tends to accumulate in the liver, the brain, and the reproductive organs.

Copper in excess has a profound impact on neurotransmitters in the brain and the autonomic nervous system.
It inhibits the brain’s ability to break down dopamine, increases norepinephrine and decreases histamine, which can result in a wide range of psychological symptoms like

• mind racing or racing thoughts,
• uncontrollable speech,
• anxiety disorders,
• depression,
• schizophrenia,
• restlessness,
• irritability,
• agitation,
• hyperactivity,
• insomnia,
• trembling,
• shaking,
• nervousness,
• inability to relax,
• paranoia,
• mania,
• dyslexia,
• learning disorders,
• schizophrenia,
• bipolar,
• Tourette’s,
• autism,
• ADHD,
• violence,
• panic attacks,
• excessive sex drive,
• hallucinations,
• feeling like one is going to lose their mind ....

Politics & Criminology.
It is believed by some that one of the primary causes of all the violence we see in the world may be related to excess copper, as diets in many parts of the world are high in grains and legumes, but void of meat, which would provide the necessary zinc to keep copper in balance.

Thyroid Dysfunctioning.
Copper can also accumulate in the thyroid and lead to Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism.

Vitamin C deficiency — Copper is an antagonist of Vitamin C; it oxidizes it and breaks it down.

Addiction – the disruption to dopamine and norepinephrine that occurs with an excess of copper, can drive one to self-medicate because psychotropic substances mimic our natural neurotransmitters. However, it’s important to note that copper is also needed in the synthesis of many neurotransmitters that regulate our moods, thoughts, and behavior, thus again illustrating that fine line of balance that is needed. Additionally, the overexcitability to the nervous system caused by copper may drive one to use addictive substances to self-medicate the discomfort. In the case of addiction, too much or too little copper can be a significant cause of cravings for the substance of choice.

Zinc deficiency – when copper is in excess, then all the metallothionein will be used up trying to shuttle it off to get it out of the way, and none will be available to bind with zinc and carry it where it needs to be.

Cancer – when there is excess copper, there is inadequate zinc.
Zinc is crucial in the prevention of cancer due to its impact on immune function.
According to Dr. Charles Gant, cancer can’t happen without a deficiency in zinc.

Fatigue – If ATP is not produced there will not be energy, which results in chronic fatigue.

Spaciness – impaired brain chemistry leads to feelings of spaciness and disorientation.

Cravings for sweet or salty foods.
However, this is often because of adrenal fatigue that is occurring simultaneously.

Carbohydrate cravings and a dislike for protein.

Chocolate.
... cravings for chocolate or binge eating may indicate a deficiency in copper, as copper is needed for neurotransmitters that regulate hunger and chocolate is high in copper. However, there are many other reasons one may experience cravings for chocolate or binge eating.

Anti-Histamine.
Copper is used for breaking down the neurotransmitter histamine, therefore, if copper is in excess, it can result in excessive degradation of histamine, which leads to levels of histamine that are too low. Histamine is an important neurotransmitter involved in regulating sleep, pain sensitivity, sex drive, digestion, mood, tear production and immune response. Low histamine, also known as histapenia, can result in a wide array of symptoms and problems as well like irritability, grandiose plans, visual or auditory hallucinations, and paranoia.

... other possible copper toxicity symptoms in the body that may include hair loss, anemia, arthritis, hypertension, neuralgia, headaches, PMS, anorexia, fibromyalgia, allergies, kidney damage, brain and liver damage, high levels of oxidative stress and more. ... it’s important to note, that there are many other contributing factors to each of these conditions. If one is treated for anemia, but it doesn’t improve, then you need to look at copper.

- Intro: How to Detox Your Body of Copper. INDEX
http://www.holistic-back-relief.com/copper-toxicity.html
LINK 2: http://www.holistichelp.net/blog/copper-toxicity-and-how-to-reduce-elevated-levels/
LINK 3:http://drlwilson.com/Articles/copper%20elimination.htm
LINK 4: https://trans4mind.com/

The main thing to do is to increase Zinc and Magnesium levels to calm the mind and nervous system.
However, just taking Zinc alone can cause serious side effects as Zinc will cause a Copper detox as the body dumps this excess copper and Mercury and other heavy metals from the tissues. This can cause rashes and flu-like symptoms. Zinc will also lower Sodium levels which may make you feel extremely tired.

I strongly recommend getting a Hair Mineral Analysis test.
This non-invasive lab test evaluates the levels of Copper, Zinc, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Chromium and other trace minerals along with Toxic Heavy Metals like Mercury, Cadmium, Aluminum, Lead, and Arsenic.

These test results can help figure out the underlying causes of your Metabolic dysfunction which leads to Copper toxicity, Adrenal fatigue, and Thyroid problems. I can help to design a custom tailored Nutritional Balancing program with the help of the Hair Analysis results which focuses on utilizing Nutritional support to help aid your overall Metabolic functioning and Endocrine hormone function at the cellular levels to increase your Liver's ability to produce the Copper and metal binding proteins Ceruloplasmin, Metallothionein, Glutathione, Ferritin and other important Metal courier proteins.

By balancing your Hair mineral levels and ratios, the Adrenal glands are strengthened, Zinc levels and bio-availability will rise, and the Liver will be able to produce adequate amounts of Ceruloplasmin, Glutathione and Metallothioneine, which will help eliminate the Copper toxicity and also make the Copper available to the cells that need it.

Meditating, practicing Qigong, and enjoying a relaxed and stress free lifestyle is also extremely important in recovering from Adrenal Fatigue and Copper Toxicity. Try to remember to breathe deeply and slowly and not react to every little stressor that you may encounter. Peace of mind is essential for Copper toxicity recovery.

Article: How to Detox from Copper. INDEX
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Posted on April 3, 2016 by healedbybacon
LINK 2: http://drlwilson.com/Articles/copper%20elimination.htm

Detoxing from excess copper is a long and difficult process…and it is important to understand as much as you can about the condition because taking the wrong steps can exacerbate the condition.

If you have read my initial post, you will know that with pretty much everything I have tried, I have felt worse before I have felt better. This is because as your body is detoxing, the copper is mobilized and exits through many of the body’s detox pathways. As it does this it can cause a wide range of symptoms including:

• Headaches,
• Racing thoughts,
• Anxiety,
• Mood swings,
• Digestive problems,
• Very orange poo(!),
• Skin conditions, and
• Increased fatigue.

Be aware of your detox symptoms and if they are too severe, you may need to slow down the detox process.

So how do we actually detox from copper?

1. Eliminate the source of copper
   Whilst this is the most important step, it is also the most difficult.
   To do these, you need to identify all possible sources of copper in your life (diet, lifestyle, environment etc.) and get rid of as many as humanly possible (because you probably aren’t going to be able to eliminate your exposure to some xenoestrogens when you’re out and about).

2. Supplement with zinc
   Zinc is the most natural way of removing copper efficiently.
   As we have talked about in our previous post, zinc and copper have a close relationship, working together to help our body function. It is not the amount of copper and zinc in our body, but the ratio that matters. The optimal ratio of zinc to copper is 8:1, therefore supplementing with zinc can help bring this ratio back into balance. (Make sure to check with a practitioner about how much zinc to take – more is not always better).

3. Drink water
   Ok so we know we should be drinking 8 glasses of water a day, but how many of us actually do this?
   When trying to detox from copper it is important to not only drink the recommended amount of water, but more. The water in our body helps to get the copper mobile and moving through the detox pathways.

4. Coffee enemas or plain water enemas can also be helpful in elimination.
   They stimulate bile flow and enhance liver detoxification.
   They also keep the colon clean to help avoid toxin reabsorption.
   A person can safely take one or even two or three coffee enemas in 24 hours.

5. Increase copper antagonists
   These are minerals that help rebalance copper (excrete copper).
   The main copper antagonists are manganese, vitamin B, C and E, sulphur, selenium and molybdenum.

6. Sweat
   Using saunas, steam baths and anything that increases sweating is helpful in removing copper from your body.
   Steam baths with added clay and Epsom salts also help to pull out toxic metals (and the Epsom salts help you to relax too – just be careful not to swallow any…unless you can get to a toilet very fast). We like to body brush before the bath too, not only does it open your pores, it also has a relaxing routine too it.

7. Coffee enemas
   Coffee enemas are used to help eliminate toxins, not just copper, from our body.
   There is some controversy surrounding enemas and their health benefits, but if you are at your ‘wits end’, like us, trying to find answers, anything is worth a try!

8. Reduce/eliminate foods high in copper from your diet
   – Check out our copper toxicity and diet post for what foods this includes.

   • chocolate
   • shrimp
   • lobster
   • wheat
   • coffee
   • soybeans
   • cashews
   • garbanzos
   • avocados
   • leafy greens
   • coconut
   • sunflower seeds
   • sesame seeds
   • organ meats like liver

   
   

9. Eat foods high in zinc

   • Beef
   • Buffalo
   • Lamb
   • Chicken
   • Venison
   • Eggs
   • Pumpkin seeds

   (Meat must be grass-fed and free-range
   to avoid growth hormones and antibiotics and for proper omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratio.)
   
   

10. Vitamin C.
    Vitamin C is an excellent copper chelator, but by stimulating adrenal activity may cause more copper to be dumped into the blood stream.

11. Address your adrenal health
    This is easier said than done. In our previous post we mentioned the relationship between adrenal fatigue and copper toxicity is more like a catch 22. Read our post on adrenal fatigue and copper toxicity here.

12. Practice meditation
    Meditation, among its other benefits, can help turn off your overstimulated sympathetic nervous system (caused by excess copper) and help you to relax (which will also help in step 9).

13. Identify if methylation and gene mutations are an issue

14. Epsom salt baths.
    Epsom salt pulls out heavy metals.

15. Remove copper IUDs.
    Many Intra-Uterine Devices (birth control) are made from copper.
    Numerous users have reported copper toxicity symptoms anywhere from soon after inserting to several years after its use.

16. Foot reflexology, lymph massage, and other skin/tissue massage can assist the body in removing toxins.

17. A Chiropractic adjustment can release liver and kidney meridien energy blockages resulting from subluxations.

18. Use copper homeopathic remedies.
    These weak solutions have been effective at drawing excess copper OUT of one's body.

19. Chinese therapies including acupuncture and cupping can be beneficial in heavy metal and copper coping and removal.

20. Herbal Remedy Combinations, such as LBT-3 and GB-3 can assist in detoxing.
    GB-3 contains ox bile, pancreatin and dehydrocholic acid that enhance bile flow. It also contains Russian black radish, a source of sulfur, which is a powerful copper antagonist. By enhancing liver activity, it can increase the rate of copper elimination by the liver. An adult dosage is one to three tablets three times a day with meals. Too much will cause diarrhea. Similar rationale and cautions apply for LBT-3.

21. Chlorella supplementation can be helpful.
    Cilantro may also be used, but it must not be used until later in the copper detox process after all other steps have been taken, as it can drive the metal even deeper if used too soon.

It is vital to be aware that although copper toxicity and its accompanying symptoms can be highly debilitating, it is equally important to be careful not to bring the levels down too low or to cause zinc to go too high, as this can be just as detrimental to one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

It is common practice for landowners to spray rentals with pesticides in between tenants or if the home was purchase, it is common practice to spray before selling. Many pesticides have heavy metals or copper as their foundation ingredients.

We suggest reading Dr Amy Yasko’s book Autism: Pathways for Recovery (downloadable free from her website).
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Program: Nutritional Balancing. INDEX
http://drlwilson.com/Articles/copper%20elimination.htm
COPPER TOXICITY SYNDROME
COPPER AND YOUR HEALTH
by Dr. Lawrence Wilson
© May 2017, L.D. Wilson Consultants, Inc.

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LINK 2: http://www.tvernonlac.com/copper-toxicity.html

Do you know anyone who suffers from

• brain fog,
• fatigue,
• constipation,
• spaciness,
• racing thoughts,
• PMS,
• headaches,
• trouble sleeping,
• depression,
• anxiety,
• rashes,
• white spots on the fingernails,
• slow wound healing or
• learning disorders?

These are usually symptoms of a copper imbalance - an extremely common condition today.

I was full of copper 35 years ago. I was depressed, my thoughts raced day and night, and I was achy, spacy, and foggy.
I went to at least a dozen doctors.

No one figured it out until someone did a hair analysis.
Even then, the copper level was normal. However, I had signs of hidden copper –

• a high calcium level,
• a low potassium level,
• low hair zinc,
• mercury toxicity, or a
• low sodium/potassium ratio.

Copper ... its importance for health is still largely unappreciated, mostly because medical schools and even naturopathic schools don’t teach much about it. Remember this next time you visit a doctor. For this article, I am totally indebted to my teacher, Paul C. Eck, who loved to study and read about copper.

Health Importance.

1. Energy production.
   ... the (relevant) form of copper is needed to produce 30-40% of our energy. ...
   Any problem here causes fatigue, depression and other low energy problems.

2. .. reproductive system.
   ...is needed for women's fertility and to maintain pregnancy.
   ... copper imbalance is associated with every female organ-related difficulty such as premenstrual syndrome, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroid tumors, infertility, miscarriages, other menstrual problems, no sex drive, too much sex drive, and estrogen imbalances. ... men’s testicles when there is too much. ... too small, painful to the touch, and they don’t work well.

3. The nervous system.
   Copper excess ... too much stimulates all the emotions. ...
   it won’t show up on most blood tests, urine tests or even hair tests unless you look for hidden copper indicators on the hair test.

   ... too much copper stimulates production of the neurotransmitters epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine. It is also required for monoamine oxidase, an enzyme related to serotonin production.

   As a result, copper is deeply involved with

   • memory loss, especially in young people,
   • depression,
   • anxiety,
   • attention deficit,
   • hyperactivity,
   • autism,
   • bipolar disorder,
   • schizophrenia
   • others ...

   
   

4. Immune Response.
   Too much copper makes you prone to infections of all kinds.

   (Some) copper compounds are the body’s natural yeast fighters!
   With a copper imbalance, it is hard not to get yeast and fungus infections anywhere in the body.
   Common ones are (Candida Albicans; Aspergillosis, ..)

   • sinus problems,
   • ear problems,
   • vaginal yeast
   • intestinal yeast that causes gas, bloating, stomach pain
   • other digestive problems.

   
   

   Some antibiotics work by mobilizing copper.
   The trouble is they are very toxic, so avoid them, please.
   Use natural antibiotics such as vitamin A, colloidal silver, and bee propolis. ...

   The worst food for infections and yeast are

   • sugar,
   • syrup,
   • rice milk,
   • regular milk
   • everything sweet,
   • all fruit.

   
   

5. The (Endocrine Glands):
   The thyroid gland is extremely sensitive to copper.
   Common conditions associated with copper imbalance include hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease.

   These go away fairly easily on a properly designed nutritional balancing program.
   Taking thyroid hormones is not required, even though most doctors, even natural ones, will want to give you replacement thyroid hormones for these conditions.

   Copper is also associated with some cases of Grave’s disease or hyperthyroidism.
   This also goes away with a properly designed nutritional balancing program.
   Drugs may be needed temporarily to control the symptoms.
   Surgery or radioactive iodine treatment (RAI) are drastic, barbaric, and rarely, if ever needed, in my experience. ...

6. Bones and connective tissue.
   Copper is required to fix calcium in the bones and to build and repair all bones and all connective tissue.
   Connective tissue means tendons, ligaments, skin, hair, nails, arteries, veins and a few other tissues.

   Copper imbalance contributes to

   tooth problems, bone spurs, weak bones, almost all conditions of the skin, hair and nails most cardiovascular problems, tendon and ligament conditions, scoliosis (curved or weak back), other skeletal and structural imbalances ...

THREE COPPER IMBALANCES

It is possible for a person to become copper-toxic, copper-deficient or to have a condition called biounavailable copper.

... children, need much more copper than others. ... their metabolic type or body chemistry.
Fast (metabolic) oxidizers need more copper while slow oxidizers often have too much.
Those who we find are fast oxidizers require a lot more copper. ...

Slow oxidizers often have excessive copper in their bodies.
Thus they are far more prone to copper imbalance of this nature. ...

What is biounavailable copper?
In this very common situation, copper is present in excess in the body, but it cannot be utilized well.
The reason it occurs is that minerals such as copper must be bound and transported within the body.

Biounavailability often occurs due to a deficiency of the copper-binding proteins, ceruloplasmin or metallothionein.
Without sufficient binding proteins, unbound copper may circulate freely in the body, where it may accumulate primarily in the liver, brain and female organs.

When copper is biounavailable, one may have symptoms of both copper toxicity and copper deficiency.
Copper toxicity and biounavailability are seen most often. These occur almost always in people who are in the state called slow oxidation. As stated earlier, copper deficiency occurs most often in people who are in the state called fast oxidation. This article uses the words copper imbalance when more than one of the three types of copper problems are possible.

Slow Oxidation
The effect of high copper on the adrenal and thyroid glands reduces the metabolism and creates a state of slow oxidation in the body. Oxidation Type is a concept developed by Dr. George Watson, a researcher at UCLA.

Oxidation means to burn or mix with oxygen.
Those who burn food at a slower than ideal rate are slow oxidizers.
Oxidation rate is mainly a reflection of thyroid and adrenal activity. Copper slows both glands down.

The first response to stress is to activate the body by increasing the oxidation rate as an alarm response.
As the alarm stage persists for a long period of time, the oxidation rate begins to decline, moving into the resistance stage of stress.

Slow Oxidation and Chronic Stress
This can persist for many years with mildly slow oxidation and low adrenal hormone production.
As exhaustion sets in, the oxidation rate becomes very slow.
An alarm condition can be superimposed on the slow oxidation state creating a temporary fast condition, but the underlying metabolism is slow.

Those in slow oxidation tend to sweat less, have drier skin and hair, have a tendency toward constipation, along with fatigue, depression, apathy, low blood sugar, adrenal insufficiency and low blood pressure. The under-active thyroid can result in sluggishness, weight gain on the hips and legs, low body temperature and sensitivity to cold.

Slow oxidizers tend to be more withdrawn, introverted and less emotionally expressive.
Extreme slow oxidation tends toward depression, despair and suicidal thoughts.
As the slow oxidation becomes more extreme, more and more of these symptoms will develop.

Summary of SLOW Oxidation Symptoms:
plus under-active thyroid ...

• sweat less,
• have drier skin and hair,
• have a tendency toward constipation,
• tendency towards fatigue,
• depression,
• apathy,
• low blood sugar,
• adrenal insufficiency,
• low blood pressure,
• sluggishness,
• weight gain on the hips and legs,
• low body temperature and sensitivity to cold,
• more withdrawn,
• introverted and less emotionally expressive,
• despair,
• suicidal thoughts.

The Calcium Brake
Oxidation rate is controlled by the four electrolyte minerals.
Calcium and magnesium are part of the biochemical braking system.
Sodium and potassium accelerate the metabolism by regulating the adrenocortical hormones.
..., the higher the sodium and potassium are, the higher the production of adrenal hormones.

Newborns, who have a very high rate of metabolism, have relatively low calcium levels. As we age, the body begins to apply the calcium brake. As copper builds up, the calcium and magnesium levels rise while the sodium and potassium levels decline. The rise in calcium in the tissues is a defense against the chronic stress that is the cause and effect of copper toxicity.

Calcium and magnesium stabilize the body and prevent an excessive metabolism.
As a defense against stress, slowing down the metabolism can slow down the rate of collapse and allows the build up of protective minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc and copper in the cells.

Calcium lines the cell membrane.
A low calcium level makes the cell membranes more permeable and increases the metabolism.
A high calcium level reduces membrane permeability, slowing all transport in and out of the cell and thereby reducing the rate of metabolism.

The Calcium Shell
Calcium retention can become so high that it creates the calcium shell phenomenon as the ultimate defense against stress. These minerals prevent the slow oxidizer from suffering any severe acute stresses by acting as a buffer and reducing the adrenal response to stress. The emotional response is dulled, and the mind slows down.

As calcium builds up in the tissues, as with copper, it becomes bio-unavailable for normal body functions.
Many of the effects of copper toxicity are symptoms of deficiency of copper and calcium as they become less and less usable in the body while building up to toxic levels.

Magnesium
Magnesium is the other primary braking mineral which accumulates as the oxidation rate slows down.
It is in involved in more energy producing reactions than possibly any other mineral. It is the first nutrient to be lost during stress.

Dropping the magnesium levels will quickly increase the metabolism and help mobilize the body to cope with stress.
But if magnesium is too low, the system will burn out due to over-stimulation.
Magnesium rises as the braking system becomes more dominant in slow oxidation.

Calcium tends to rise faster in the more exhausted person.
This can create a high calcium and magnesium ratio which will disturb carbohydrate metabolism and lead to hyperinsulinism and hypoglycemia.

PART II. IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS OF COPPER IMBALANCE

COPPER AND THE BLOOD

One of the most common symptoms of biounavailabe copper or a (direct) copper deficiency is an anemia that appears identical to iron deficiency anemia. Those most affected are young adult women, and sometimes children. Vegetarians also tend to have too much and biounavailable copper and may be affected.

Signs. It is usually a mild, microcytic, microchromic anemia on blood exams.

Mechanism.
Copper is required to change the form of iron from ferric to ferrous and back again, and is required to incorporate iron into hemoglobin. When copper is not available in sufficient amounts, usually due to adrenal insufficiency, iron is not incorporated into the hemoglobin well enough, resulting in a mild anemia.

Correction.
Few doctors are aware of this cause for anemia.
As a result, most physicians make the mistake of giving supplemental iron for this condition, which may work a little, but makes the patient much worse in terms of overall health. Iron can boost the adrenals and make copper a little more available, reducing the anemia. However, iron is irritating to the intestines and iron overload is very common today. ...

COPPER AND INFECTIONS

... Copper imbalance is also very much related to all fungal infections, in particular.
These often include common sinus conditions that give few symptoms such as a stuffy nose or post-nasal drip in millions of people. Copper is also involved in acute and chronic Candida Albicans (and Aspergillosis) in the intestines and elsewhere.

Copper is critical for aerobic metabolism.
A copper imbalance often allows fungal organisms to thrive in the body and must usually be corrected to reduce fungal infections. This is why some people simply cannot get rid of Candida Albicans or chronic yeast, parasitic infections, sinus infections and others that may be fungal in nature.

Copper is also linked to many other types of infections because zinc is needed for the proper immune response.
Elevated or biounavailable copper often goes along with a low tissue zinc level, even though blood tests may be normal. Even a hair analysis is often normal.

One must always look for hidden copper signs on the hair mineral analysis for this reason.
This is a great key to identifying copper imbalance today, as there are few other tests that may show evidence of it.

COPPER, PARASITES AND YEAST INFECTIONS

Parasites are impeded and perhaps killed in the body, in part, by bioavailable copper.
Copper is used in agriculture and some medications to kill some parasites.
When copper is out of balance, as it is in most people, parasitic infection is much more common.
Until copper is brought into better balance using a nutritional balancing program, one may “cure” parasites with drugs or herbs, but they often come back, or are not completely eliminated.

Yeasts.
Our bodies use copper to help control the growth of yeast.
This may be because copper favors aerobic metabolism, the type of cellular metabolism that human beings should have. More specifically, copper, along with iron, is required for the electron transport system, where most of our cellular energy is produced.

In contrast, yeasts and fungi are anaerobic.
This means they ferment sugars (into alcohol) for their energy production.
Thus, when copper is not available to the body in sufficient quantity, aerobic or normal oxygen-using metabolism is crippled to some degree, while anaerobic metabolism or the fermentation of sugars flourishes in such an environment.

For this reason, for example, copper sulfate is often sprayed on crops to kill yeast and fungus.
Copper is also used in some swimming pools and hot tubs to control yeast and bacterial growth.

COPPER AND THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Women tend to have higher levels of (estrogen) copper than men.
Women also have more symptoms related to copper imbalance.

Premenstrual syndrome.
The symptoms of PMS mimic the symptoms of copper imbalance.
This occurs because estrogen levels and copper levels correlate well and both increase before the menstrual period. For this reason, taking extra zinc and vitamin B6 before the menstrual period can often lower copper enough to reduce the symptoms of premenstrual tension for this reason. At times, however, the cause of PMS is more complex. ...

Other symptoms related to the sexual organs include

• amenorrhea,
• dysmenorrhea,
• fibroid tumors,
• ovarian cysts,
• pelvic inflammatory disease,
• fibrocystic breast disease,
• endometriosis and possibly
• pelvic inflammatory disease.

Miscarriages and infertility.
Copper required to hold onto a pregnancy.
Studies indicate that women with low estrogen and often low copper have more miscarriages.
This is important for some women to know. Correcting the copper imbalance can help immensely with normal pregnancy.
Infertility, on the other hand, is more common among women with elevated or biounavailable copper. This may be due, in part, to weak adrenals that, in turn, give rise to copper imbalance. Fertility problems, however, can be due to many factors.

Low libido in women and men.
This is also linked to copper imbalance.
Since copper raises the hair and tissue calcium level, women, in particular, with very high copper levels or hidden copper on their hair analyses, often lose interest in sex. Their energy declines and the body can become a bit “numb” because excessive tissue calcium tends to render the nervous system less sensitive.

Low sexual interest in men is also related to copper, which interferes with zinc metabolism in many instances.
Men’s sperm and fluids are very rich in zinc. If they become depleted, male fertility and male sexual performance will always suffer. Most of the time, these problems are easy to overcome by correcting the levels of zinc and copper in the body using nutritional balancing methods.

Estrogen dominance and copper.
Copper-toxic women are often estrogen dominant.
This means they have more estrogen in their bodies, proportionately, than they have progesterone.
A nutritional balancing program will correct this. We do not need or use progesterone therapy.
In fact, even natural or bio-identical progesterone therapy may be poorly tolerated in copper-toxic women and even men.

Biounavailable copper, progesterone and body shape.
Other women, usually those with biounavailable copper are low in estrogen.
Their bodies are often more linear in shape and less “curvy”. Of course, copper is not the only factor affecting hormones. Some pesticides, for example, mimic the effects of estrogen and can affect the hormone balance.

Men and copper imbalance.
... Men should be zinc dominant. ... Zinc, a 'masculine' element, balances copper in the body and is essential for male reproductive activity.

Among the boys, symptoms that are most prominent are growth and developmental delay, ADD, ADHD, autism and related brain disorders. Among men, symptoms of copper toxicity, usually, include prostate enlargement, prostate infections and to some degree prostate cancer. Others include ED or erectile dysfunction that used to be called impotence, depression, anxiety and even violence. Others are testicular pain and testicular cancer in some cases.

Secondary sex characteristics and copper.
...some men just love sex ... while others are less sexual.
The differences have to do with hormone levels, and often with the copper imbalance.

Birth control pills and copper IUDs (intra-uterine devices for birth control).
These two birth control methods definitely affect copper metabolism in the body.
While some women can handle them, others experience depression, anxiety, personality shifts and many horrible side effects from them, either acute or chronic. ... even if a woman quits taking the pill, for example, her risk of cancer remains high her entire lifetime.

Excessive sexual desire or sexual dysfunctions in women.
... This has something to do with the estrogen levels and liver toxicity due to the copper imbalance.
Other sexual difficulties in both men and women such as pain in intercourse, vaginal dryness and others may have to do with copper imbalance as well.

COPPER AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Copper is required for collagen formation.
Copper deficiency is association with atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular conditions.
Excess copper or biounavailable copper often causes connective tissue problems, interfering with the disulfide bonds in connective tissue.

Copper and vitamin C.
Copper and vitamin C are direct antagonists.
This means that they oppose each other in the body. This is one reason many people feel better taking a lot of vitamin C. Copper tends to oxidize and destroy vitamin C in the body. Meanwhile, vitamin C chelates or removes copper from the body. This requires a dose of vitamin C of at least about 500 mg daily, far higher than the minimum daily requirement of about 60 mg. Many readers know that vitamin C is critical for connective tissues. One of the prominent symptoms of scurvy, or vitamin C deficiency, is bleeding, such as bleeding gums. This is due to connective tissue weakness.

Thus, a copper excess can easily lead to a deficiency of vitamin C in the body and with it many symptoms of vitamin C deficiency. Oddly, however, a copper deficiency also causes connective tissue problems, especially in the heart and cardiovascular system where it is associated with a tendency for aneurisms and atherosclerosis.

Symptoms.
Symptoms associated with connective tissue and joints include ...

• arthritis,
• osteoporosis,
• stretch marks and joint problems
• scoliosis,
• kyphosis (bad posture)
• conditions of the skin, hair and fingernails and toenails
• some diseases of the muscles, ligaments and tendons.
  • hair loss, especially in women,
  • tendonitis,
  • back problems due to muscle weakness and
  • others.

PART III. OTHER COPPER-RELATED CONDITIONS

COPPER AND ADDICTION

Addiction may be related to copper and the adrenals.
The use of stimulant drugs, loud music, sex and even just exercise stimulates the adrenals.
This helps keep copper available and makes one feel better.
Without this stimulation, unbound copper builds up quickly in the body and one may feel fatigued, moody or depressed. These are common copper imbalance symptoms. ...In other words, part of the appeal of cocaine, caffeine, amphetamines or other stimulants may be their ability to help lower copper temporarily by stimulating the adrenals.

Relation of cadmium to copper.
Dr. Paul C. Eck stated that cadmium found in marijuana and cigarettes drives copper back into storage.
Therefore, these drugs may also make a person feel better temporarily by affecting the copper balance.

THE HIGH COPPER PERSONALITY
There exists a high copper personality.
Positive traits include a warm, caring, sensitive, emotional nature, often with artistic orientation and a child-like quality. Often high-copper people are young-looking. Many traditionally feminine traits are associated with copper such as softness, gentleness and intuitiveness. ...

When the personality is not fully integrated or the copper becomes too high, negative traits show up.
These include spaciness, racing thoughts, living in a dream world and naiveté. ... childishness, excessive emotions, sentimentality, a tendency to depression, fearfulness, hidden anger and resentments, phobias, psychosis and violence. ...

The copper personality tends to accumulate copper easily.
Copper can function as a psychological defense mechanism.
It causes one to detach slightly from reality. This provides relief from stress for the sensitive individual.
It works well as long as the copper does not become too high. Very high copper can cause a psychotic break from reality, a type of schizophrenia.

... Another common symptom is a lack of appetite or some degree of anorexia.
Excessive copper tends to shut off the appetite, whereas zinc is required for the appestat mechanism in the brain. Zinc is also needed for an acute sense of taste and smell. ... carbohydrates ... actually interfere with zinc uptake in the intestines. ...

COPPER AND CHILDREN

... Common conditions such as ear infections, skin rashes and dandruff usually involve an imbalance between copper and zinc in children. Others in which we commonly find copper imbalance, along with other metal imbalances are learning and developmental disorders, colic, ADD and ADHD, sleep problems and childhood cancers.

... Copper imbalance problems for a child often begin when still in the womb.
High-copper mothers pass on excessive copper (and often low zinc) to the fetus through the placenta.
This is called congenital, rather than genetic high copper. It can be prevented by correcting one's copper metabolism before becoming pregnant. It can also be corrected after a baby is born, though this takes much more effort in most cases.

Once a baby is born, copper imbalance can develop as well.
Inadequate zinc or high copper in the breast milk, in fact, is one reason children stop breastfeeding.
... Stress of any kind can lower zinc and raise the copper level.

Vaccination and the use of prescription drugs can aggravate a child's copper imbalance, usually by depleting the zinc level. Copper imbalance in children is associated with delayed development, attention deficit disorder, anti-social and hyperactive behavior, autism, learning difficulties and infections such as ear infections.

Beware of fast oxidizing young children. Do not restrict their copper. Most of them absolutely require extra copper. This is because they are fast oxidizers. This body type must have extra copper or they will exhibit violence, sleep problems or anti-social behavior such as ADD or ADHD. So beware, since avoiding copper will make these children decidedly worse.

PART VI. CORRECTING A COPPER IMBALANCE

After 35 years of experience with over 60,000 clients, I find that the best way to reduce excess copper in the body, whether it is bioavailable or biounvailable, is a complete nutritional balancing program, and only those set up by one of the Approved Practitioners listed on this website. This is a much better solution than using just chelators, antagonists, adrenal support, homeopathy, drainage remedies, physical therapies or any other method I have seen.

This is very important, as many people ask me for remedies to reduce copper.
Also, many naturopaths and holistic doctors use one or another of the remedy methods, but with very poor overall success, in my experience. ...

COPPER DETOXIFICATION SYMPTOMS

... As the body begins to mobilize excess copper from tissue storage sites, it enters the bloodstream on its way to the liver and kidneys for elimination. While in the bloodstream, the copper can cause headaches, skin rashes, racing thoughts, strange odors, digestive upset, mood swings and energy fluctuations. In men, testicular pain is not uncommon. Women’s periods may be affected.

Certain methods of lowering copper cause these symptoms more than others.
Zinc, vitamin C and manganese tend to cause more symptoms, perhaps because zinc and manganese replace copper in the liver. Sulfur compounds such as Russian black radish tend not to produce copper elimination effects.

If one knows what is occurring, it is possible to take measures to minimize these temporary elimination symptoms.
Enemas, sweating, and drinking more water can help promote copper elimination.
Reducing the nutrition program for a few days may also help slow the reactions and reduce symptoms if they are severe.
Supplements of molybdenum, bile acids, laxative herbs and vitamin B6 may also mitigate elimination symptoms. ...

- Why -: Copper Imbalances. INDEX
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Copper toxicity has a profound impact on mental and physical health and is becoming more common in our society because of the widespread use of copper and the lack of adequate zinc, molybdenum and other minerals in the diet that help keep it in balance. ...

I see the term, copper toxicity, as somewhat of a misnomer because copper is absolutely essential to the body; it only becomes toxic, if it accumulates in excess. However, that is the term that is often used when there is an elevated level of copper in the body. Hypercupremia is actually the correct medical term.

There are actually three types of copper imbalances that may occur — copper insufficiency, copper excess or copper biounavailable. The first two are self-explanatory, but copper biounavailable means there is excess copper, but it isn’t easily accessible. Copper bio-unavailability occurs when copper binding proteins called ceruloplasmin and metallothionein are deficient. These proteins bind to and transport the copper to where it is needed. In this situation, an individual may experience both copper insufficiency and toxicity simultaneously, as there are high levels of copper circulating through the body, but the body is not able to utilize it.

Toxicity occurs more often than insufficiency.
In any case, they can all lead to impaired mental and physical health.

Copper has a very narrow range for optimal function.
For example, too much copper is associated with an increase in oxidative stress, but so are low levels.

A rare genetic disease called Wilson’s Disease is another copper disorder that can occur. When that is the case, the individual is not able to properly excrete copper, which results in accumulation, and this can lead to brain and liver damage. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of this condition typically present between the ages of 12 and 23. However, other sources state that it may present as early as the age of 6, but is most frequently diagnosed during the teen years. If one is dealing with Wilson’s Disease, then treatment is required that is outside the scope of this article. Seek immediate help with an expert in this area, as it can be life threatening.

Copper is an essential mineral that is needed for production of ATP in the Krebs cycle (our cellular energy), in the production and repair of connective tissue, immune function, collagen formation, the reproductive system, iron metabolism, a healthy nervous system, cardiovascular function, NMDA receptors, neurotransmitter production and function and much more. When there is an insufficient level of copper in the body, this can result in numerous health problems like

• high blood pressure,
• chronic fatigue,
• depression,
• heart disease, (nerve weakness, not plaque)
• miscarriages, (as in fungal alcohol production)
• loss of sex drive, (not to be confused with function)
• chronic fungal infections, (Candida Albicans, Aspergillosis, ..)
• food cravings like chocolate,
• compulsive overeating, (no indicator of satiety)
• addiction, and even
• cancer.

However, if there is excess copper in the body, then a wide array of psychological and physiological symptoms and conditions can also develop like Tourette’s, schizophrenia, bipolar, mania, autism, Asperger’s, anemia, hair loss, insomnia and much more. We discuss the symptoms of toxicity in greater detail further ahead. Extremely high copper levels can result in a psychotic break.

The key is to keep copper levels in balance; not too high and not too low.
Too far in either direction leads to trouble. This is true of all minerals in the body.

What Causes Elevated Copper?

1. Copper Plumbing
   Drinking water from copper pipes is one of the leading causes of copper toxicity.
   Copper sulfate may also be added to the water supply to control algae.

2. Zinc deficiency
   Zinc and copper have an intimate relationship; each one balancing the other one out.
   Zinc is also needed to form ceruloplasmin and metallothionein, which as we mentioned earlier are needed to bind to copper to carry it into the mitochondria.

   Zinc is found in highest concentrations in red meat, so a diet that is low in meat will not be consuming enough zinc. Additionally, diets that are high in refined foods are low in zinc.

   In general, our soil is low in zinc because of overfarming and environmental toxins.

   If you supplement with zinc for any reason, then it must be balanced with copper supplementation to prevent an imbalance and vice versa.

   
   

3. Other Vitamin or Mineral Deficiencies
   Deficiencies in vitamin C, or the B complex (especially niacin) and minerals like iron, selenium, chromium and especially manganese and molybdenum can also result in elevated copper in the body.

4. Adrenal fatigue
   In order for copper to be carried into the mitochondria where it will help form ATP, it must bind to one of two substances called ceruloplasmin or metallothionein, which are produced only when the adrenal glands send a signal to the liver to do so. If the adrenal glands are not functioning up to par, then they may not carry out this duty. Therefore, copper will accumulate in the blood, instead of being utilized by the body.

   However, since high copper is stimulating to the nervous system, this will deplete the adrenal glands even further and perpetuate the problem. It becomes a catch 22. Since the liver is also needed to produce these substances, the health of the liver can also impact copper levels. For the same reasons, a sluggish (or, high demand) liver may also cause an increase in copper.

   
   

5. Other Heavy Metal Toxicity
   Metallothionein, one of your primary copper binding proteins, also attaches to other toxic metals like mercury and cadmium.
   So if one has a high level of these toxic metals, then all the metallothionein could be used up dealing with them, and not available to transport copper.

6. Imbalance in copper binding substances
   An imbalance in metallothionein, ceruloplasmin for other reasons will allow accumulation as well.

7. Birth control pill

8. Estrogen increases the retention of copper in the kidneys.

9. Xenoestrogens
   Other estrogenic compounds in the environment, called endocrine disruptors, that are commonly found in pesticides, plastics, petrochemicals, growth hormones, cosmetics, personal care products and much more, also increase the retention of copper in the kidneys.

10. Inherited
    If the mother had high levels of copper, this can carry through the placenta to the child.

11. Pyroluria
    Pyroluria is a genetic disorder that results in a zinc and B6 deficiency.
    With the low levels of zinc, then copper builds up in excess.

12. Diet — A diet that is high in copper and low in zinc, manganese and other minerals needed for homeostasis will allow accumulation. Vegetarians are highly susceptible to copper toxicity because a vegetarian diet is high in copper and low in zinc by nature.

    Additionally, Dr. Lawrence Wilson, tells us that one may become attracted to a vegetarian diet and feel better on it initially because they have already had high copper and low zinc levels for other reasons. Glandular activity is stimulated by eating meat, which stimulates the release of excess copper and copper also inhibits one’s ability to digest protein, both of which cause a variety of undesirable symptoms like nausea, sluggishness, bloating and even a repulsion of all protein. When this happens the individual mistakenly believes that the meat is the problem, but it is really the imbalance in copper and zinc. If meat is reintroduced into the diet and other steps are taken, then zinc and copper levels would become balanced and these symptoms would dissipate.

    
    

13. (Consumer Products:)
    Copper toxicity can also occur from copper cookware, swimming pools, dental materials, hot tubs, jewelry, some prescription medications, cigarette smoke and IUDs.

14. Impaired methylation.
    Methylation is one of your detox pathways that is needed to eliminate toxins like heavy metals from the body.
    If one is not methylating properly, then metals of all kinds, including copper, may build up in the body. Methylation may be impaired due to deficiencies in a variety of nutrients like B6, B12, folic acid, or magnesium or it could be due to a genetic polymorphism.
    
    

    Methyl Controls Many Body Processes
    ... Methyl groups (-CH3) are present in most enzymes and proteins.
    ... When a larger biochemical is methylated, (modified by a methyl group) it's structure and function change.

    SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) is the body's primary methyl donor.
    It methylates neurotransmitters, neurohormones (such as melatonin), proteins, membrane phospholipids (which form the cell membrane), the myelin sheath around the nerves and creatine (used in energy transfer).

    If methylation is impaired, then neurotransmitter function, protein and cell membrane structure and function, fatty acid metabolism, allergic (histamine) responses, myelination of the nerves, and cellular energy transfer are all impaired. Methyl groups control genetic expression during fetal development and throughout life. A methyl group can attach to specific DNA sequences and turn off that gene. When the methyl group is removed, the gene is turned on.
    
    

    The Methylation Cycle
    When SAMe donates a methyl group (-CH3), it becomes SAH (S-adenosylhomocysteine) and then homocysteine.
    Methionine is the next most important source of methyl groups and it can be made from homocysteine by accepting a methyl group from the folic acid cycle.

    Methylation requires a constant source of folic acid and vitamin B-12 (methylcobalamin). Low B-12 impairs the enzyme that converts homocysteine back into methionine (methionine synthase - MS).
    
    

    Methylation and Glutathione
    Oxidative stress (free radical activity) can also inhibit MS, so certain toxins such as mercury will disturb the methylation cycle. When a heavy toxic burden is present in the body, homocysteine will be shunted to the detoxification and antioxidant pathways to produce metallothionein and glutathione, rather than to the methylation cycle.

    Homocysteine will be converted to cysteine, taurine or used as a source of sulfate to promote bile formation and heavy metal excretion. Cysteine is used in the formation of metallothionein and of glutathione, the most powerful antioxidant and an essential substance for heavy metal detoxification.
    
    

    Methyl and Psychosis
    Paranoid schizophrenia is associated with over-methylation, detected by low histamine, and high copper.
    The main symptoms in histapenic (low histamine) schizophrenics are auditory hallucinations along with suicidal depression, paranoia, religiosity and sleep problems. Supplements which reduce methyl include folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3. The copper/zinc imbalance must also be improved in order to reduce the destruction of histamine.

    Impaired methylation is also seen in autism.
    In studies measuring the components of the methylation cycle, all of the methylation and transsulferation markers were much lower in autistic children. The nutritional supplements which often improve autistic symptoms support the normal function of these pathways. These include folinic acid, DMG, TMG, methylcobalamin (B12), zinc, B6 or P5P, glutathione, cysteine, and sulfate.
    
    

    Metallothionein
    Many people with over-methylation also have a metal metabolism problem related to under functioning of metallothionein. Metallothionein is involved in many functions of the body, including immunity, brain and gastrointestinal tract maturation, and the regulation of metals.

    Metallothionein is essential for maintenance of the proper ratio of copper to zinc.
    So much so, that a zinc/copper imbalance is the indicator for a metallothionein malfunction.
    The malfunction could be due to a genetic weakness but may also be primarily induced by nutritional deficiencies and imbalances. The primary nutrient needed in the formation of metallothionein is zinc.

    Metallothionein is crucial to the body in regulating and coping with toxic metals.
    It envelopes metals such as mercury, lead and cadmium, binding with them and carrying them out of the body.
    Mercury or lead in the gut require metallothionein in order to disable the toxic substance.
    
    

    Metallothionein and Gluten/Dairy Intolerance
    Without the metallothionein, the toxic metals are most likely to interact with chemicals called sulfhydral groups.
    A combination of sulphur and hydrogen, these groups have tremendous power to bind to mercury, lead, and cadmium but especially mercury.

    Among the sulfhydral groups in the intestines are the enzymes that break down casein and gluten.
    Toxic metals and low zinc interfere with the enzyme’s function giving rise to gluten intolerance to grains such as wheat, rye, barley and oats, and to dairy intolerance. Gluten and casein intolerance are very common in conditions ranging from chronic fatigue and asthma to bipolar disorder, autism and schizophrenia.
    
    

    Metallothionein and Autism
    High copper, low zinc and signs of low metallothionein function with elevated levels of lead, cadmium, arsenic, antimony, and/or mercury occur in nearly every autisic patient tested.

    At the Pfeiffer Treatment Center all the symptoms and conditions relating to autism have been found to correlate to the signs of a metallothionein deficiency.

Stress: The Circle of Stress, Action, Adrenal Fatigue. INDEX
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Copper and ATP

Copper is a necessary component in the manufacturing of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) which is cellular energy. Low levels of Copper is associated with chronic fatigue. When someone has a Copper toxicity condition, they will most likely also have a concurrent Copper deficiency due to a bio-unavailability.

Copper must be bound to special binding proteins, Ceruloplasmin and Metallothionine, in order to be able to get into the cells where it can be used by the Mitochondria to make ATP energy in the Kreb's cycle. These proteins Ceruloplasmin and Metallotionine are made in the Liver upon receiving a signal from the Adrenal glands to produce these proteins. If there is a dysfunction with either the Liver or the Adrenals, or if there is just not enough Zinc in the body (Zinc is needed to produce all proteins in the body, especially Metallotionien), than these two proteins will be lacking and free and unbound Copper will begin accumulating in the blood.

When Copper is not properly bound to the proteins Ceruloplasmin and Metallothioneine:

1. The Copper cannot get into the cells to make ATP.

2. Copper is now in a toxic and unbound form in the blood, agitating all of the tissues and creating many free radical type of reactions.

3. Toxic Copper must be removed from the blood immediately so this Copper begins to build up in the soft tissues of the Liver, brain, thyroid, ovaries, skin, joints, nerves and all other soft tissues.

4. This Copper toxicity seriously disturbs mental function, irritates the nerves and nervous system leading to many inflammatory conditions, agitates and stimulates the Adrenal glands, suppresses Zinc's function and its many roles in the body such as:

5. Zinc is needed to produce all proteins:
   • Digestive enzymes
   • Neurotransmitters
   • Insulin production
   • production of Adrenal hormones: Cortisol, Aldosterone, Progesterone, Testosterone
   • Immune cells: killer T-cells, macrophages, eosinophils
   • Zinc is needed in healing of wounds and scar tisse and all tissue repair, especially post operative healing.
   • Maintaining healthy skin and clear complexion
   • Detoxification binding proteins: Metallothionein, Glutathione, Ceruloplasmin

Copper levels rise in response to Stress.
When the mind and body is faced with mental, emotional or physical stress, the nervous system responds by switching to the Sympathetic nervous system also referred to as the"fight(, pause,) or flight" stress reaction.

This "Fight(, Pause,) or Flight" stress reaction requires a jolt of quick energy to give us the adequate resources to be mentally alert and capable of handling the "Danger" which this stress mechanism was designed to protect us from. The Adrenals provide this energy in the form of Adrenaline, Cortisol, and Aldosterone.

Aldosterone works by increasing the retention of Sodium and Copper in the Kidneys, which are substances that provide that quick energy and mental alertness needed for the stress reaction. At the same time, Aldosterone causes an increase in the elimination of Zinc and Magnesium because these two minerals have a calming and sedating effect on the nervous system. Your body has no need for calming and sedating substances when it is preparing for a fight or quick escape.

Under normal circumstances, this temporary rise in Copper and Sodium and concurrent decline in Zinc and Magnesium is very useful in responding to a distressing situation, and the body chemistry is balanced quickly after the danger has passed.

However, with repeated stressors and stress reactions occurring on a daily basis for weeks, months and years, this Biochemical pattern becomes more (imprinted) and dysfunctional, (more and more automatic and persistant) and increasingly difficult to reverse.

The stimulating effects of Copper on the Adrenal glands is partly the reason why Copper is so agitating to the nerves, brain, and tissues. When the Adrenal glands are constantly being stimulated by stress, the body retains Copper and eliminates Zinc. Zinc is necessary for the removal of all toxic heavy metals including Copper, and is also necessary for the production of neurotransmitters in the brain. When the brain starts becoming saturated with Copper but is lacking the necessary neurotransmitters to calm the brain, the mind becomes very agitated and is prone to severe mood swings and the mind and body generally feels agitated, making it very hard to relax.

These stress reactions in turn cause an even greater increase in Copper and a continuing decline in Zinc and Magnesium.

Since Zinc is needed to create the proteins Ceruloplasmin and Metallothioneine which make Copper bio-available and non-toxic, this decline of Zinc causes a Copper toxicity which builds up first in the Liver, then the Brain, skin, nerves, muscles, ligaments, connective tissues, etc.

This lack of Zinc and Magnesium is in itself somewhat agitating to the brain and nervous system since they act to sedate and calm the mind. Coupled with the agitating effects of Copper toxicity in the brain, you now have a biochemical pattern that readily produces Stress reactions which continue to stimulate the Adrenal glands to produce more Aldosterone, Cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine. Copper is also very stimulating to the brain and causes the over-production of the stimulating neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, epinephrine and norepinephrine, causing manic behavior, paranoia, anxiety, Bipolar disorder, and even Schizophrenia

Stress and Adrenal Function
When the Adrenal glands are always being stimulated by stress reactions and Copper toxicity, constantly being called upon to produce hormones like cortisol, aldosterone epinephrine and norepinephrine, after a while your Adrenals become depleted in energy and your cortisol, aldosterone and adrenaline levels begin to decline.

Cortisol is the main anti-inflammatory compound in the body, so if the production of cortisol declines, you end up with all sorts of chronic infections, and chronic inflammatory diseases. And since Copper is also very agitating to the tissues like the nerves and skin, inflammation of all types increases.

Cortisol is also the main Gluccocorticoid responsible for maintaining Blood sugar levels.
Cortisol maintains blood sugar levels by converting fats and proteins into glucose.
When there is an insufficient amount of Cortisol, the risk of having a Hypoglycemic attack.
When blood sugar levels drop severely, that again puts the body into a state of panic, which puts the nervous system into that same old "fight(, pause,) or flight" reaction.

This can also lead to a perpetual cycle of Stress, decreased Zinc and Magnesium, increased Copper toxicity, more Adrenal Fatigue, low levels of Cortisol, Hypoglycemia and Blood sugar swings.

This creates a situation where you have intense Sugar cravings as you panic to try to raise your blood sugar.
The intake of Sugar in a pure form, such as:

• Candy
• Energy bars
• Honey
• Fruit juice
• Fruit
• Bread
• Chips, crackers, pasta, potatoes, starches
• Alcohol

... creates yet another Stress reaction as our Adrenals are stimulated by the large quantities of Sugar entering the blood all at once, instead of the preferred steady trickle. The body immediately starts producing and releasing Insulin in the Pancreas to get the Sugar out of the blood as quickly as possible. Elevated Blood sugar levels degenerate all of the tissues and is the reason why Diabetes is such a deadly disease and causes blindness, gangrene, loss of limbs, nerve degeneration, numbness, kidney disease and death. Sugar in large quantities is a toxic substance.

Sugar (Refined), like all Toxins such as Heavy Metals, Copper, Mercury, Aluminum, etc., food preservatives, alcohol, household cleaners, VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds), bleach, and other industrial chemicals in our environment, all cause a Stress reaction in the body.

This stress reaction over-stimulates the Adrenals again (Zinc and Magnesium declines, Copper and Sodium levels rise) giving us the sense of energy. Many people who have Adrenal Fatigue rely on toxins such as Alcohol, Sugar, and the toxins in the environment to stimulate the Adrenals to produce a stress reaction which will give us the False impression of Energy, when in fact we are completely burnt out.

Copper and other Heavy Metals which have accumulated continue to create internal Stress reactions which both stimulate the release of energy and also continue to deplete our stores of energy. These internal Toxins become sources of stress and agitation that prevent the Adrenal glands from ever truly relaxing out of the "Fight(, Pause,) or Flight" sympathetic nervous system, and into the Recovery mode of the Parasympathetic nervous system, which is needed for sleep and digestion and truly regenerating our energy.

Copper Toxicity makes it impossible to truly and completely relax, so you can never truly rest and allow your Adrenals to heal and regenerate. They just keep being stimulated to death, or Adrenal Burnout.

Put into a sequence, it looks like this:

• Low blood sugar attack or some other Stressor
• Panic
• "Fight(, Pause,) or Flight" reaction
• Zinc and Magnesium gets eliminated
• Copper and Sodium levels rise
• Adrenal glands produce more epinephrine and cortisol
• Adrenals become fatigued and are unable to signal the production of Ceruloplasmin and Metallothioneine in the Liver

• The lack of Zinc in the body from all the stress reactions, lack of dietary nutrition, and the suppressing effect of Copper on Zinc's ability to function, causes a decline in the production of all proteins in the body: Ceruloplasmin, Metallothioneine, Digestive enzymes, Neuro- transmitters, etc.

• Copper remains unbound in the blood and so gets stashed away in the Liver, Brain, joints, nerves, muscles and other soft tissues

• This Copper Toxicity continues to agitate the mind, nervous system and Adrenal glands, keeping the nervous system in a perpetual state of "fight or flight".

• The mind and body are unable to relax due to agitating effects of Copper toxicity, the lack of Zinc and Magnesium, an inability for Zinc to help create calming neurotransmitters in the brain, and the Adrenal fatigue which causes an inability to relax out of the sympathetic nervous system into the parasympathetic nervous system.

• This leads to insomnia, anxiety, over-emotional behavior, Bipolar syndrome, mania, PMS, Mental disorders such as Schizophrenia and Depression.

Adrenal Fatigue and Copper
Adrenal fatigue alone can cause Depression as the body is unable to perform the many tasks that modern society demands of us. So we turn to stimulants such as Coffee, chocolate, sugar and even Stress itself to give us a quick rush of energy, so we go numb to how tired we really feel. It can become very hard to stop using these stimulants since the Adrenal fatigue, which lies underneath this false energy, can feel so debilitating.

If we don't give the Adrenal glands a chance to rest and regenerate, they will continue to under-perform and the production of Cortisol and Adrenaline will continue to decline. This will severely reduce the production of Ceruloplasmin and Metallothioneine, which as I stated previously, are necessary in the proper binding of Copper in the blood, so that it can get into the cells for energy production, and to prevent all of the degenerative effects of Copper toxicity.

Copper and Women
Because estrogen increases the retention of Copper in the body, many women who take Birth Control pills to control their PMS and pre-menstrual symptoms, menstrual cramps and acne are actually creating an environment within their bodies which will exacerbate those exact symptoms.

Both Copper and Mercury can accumulate in the Thyroid and cause Hashimoto's Thyroiditis or block the conversion of T4 into T3, the active form of Thyroid hormone. Estrogen has a similar structure to T3 and can block thyroid receptors on cell membranes throughout the body, causing a physiological Hypothyroidism, even though T3 production may be normal.

Hypothyroidism is much more common in women, in part due to the effects of estrogen on the bioavailability of Thyroid hormone. Low thyroid action results in a slower metabolism with weight gain, fatigue, low immunity, and feelings of cold.

Copper and the Liver
In Chinese medical theory, the period is regulated by the Liver which, when loaded with a toxic burden of excess Copper buildup, will become stagnant and be unable to perform its task of keeping everything flowing and circulating smoothly.

This results in such signs of Liver Qi stagnation as:

• Headaches
• Abdominal Pain
• PMS
• Moodiness
• Angered easily
• Muscle spasms and tension
• Tight ligaments

See how these Liver Qi stagnation symptoms are just about identical to Copper toxicity symptoms.
Stress and our adverse reaction to it has an extraordinary effect on our health in a multitude of ways.

The Liver likes to relax.
Stress makes the Liver's job of keeping everything running smoothly much harder.
As we can see from the above explanation, Copper retention is a major reason why stress affects the Liver so adversely.

Qigong exercises and Meditation can help you to not only relax out of the 'Fight(, Pause,) or Flight' sympathetic nervous system, but also help recover from or prevent the accumulation of Copper toxicity and protect the Adrenal Glands from burning out and dropping you into (CFS) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Copper toxicity makes it very hard for the mind to settle down, making it very difficult to relax, meditate or 'calm down'.
Copper toxicity alone is extraordinarily stressful as it stimulates the adrenal glands, keeping them stuck in overdrive or 'fight(, Pause,) or flight'. The nervous system, simply cannot relax and slow down.

Vision: Coping with Pyroluria. INDEX
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"The detox I'm doing to eliminate excess copper in my body is the hardest thing I've ever done. I'm so tired."

In the last year I have suspected that I have high copper stores in my body, and that this may be something that has been contributing to my ongoing chronic fatigue syndrome and adrenal fatigue. Now I have been diagnosed with pyroluria, a condition where vitamin B6 and zinc are very much depleted in the body, which enables copper to increase. So my intuition was right.

Now I have begun treating the pyroluria and I just feel like I am in a hole that is never going to end.
The symptoms of the copper leaving my body are really quite distressing at times.
I am so up and down - one day seeing some new energy, the next day feeling awful.
Before I had the pyroluria diagnosis and when I first suspected high copper was a problem, I began using a chelator. I was only able to get through a quarter of the bottle before needing to stop because the paranoia I was feeling and all of the other emotional symptoms made me really fear that if I kept going I would develop schizophrenia. Indeed, apparently 50% of schizophrenics tested have high copper levels, so my fears are perhaps not unfounded.

...

... The copper is determining everything in how fast I go with this process.
Once I have got the copper down to manageable levels, then I will be able to increase my doses of B6 and zinc.
I am using some other things as well to aide the process - SAMe, N-acetyl cysteine, manganese, niacin, biotin, etc. I am seeing a naturopath and holistic doctor and we have done hair mineral analyses and so really and truly I should be feeling like finally after all this time I am getting somewhere.

I don't know. Perhaps it's a case of it being darkest before the dawn.
All I know is dealing with this bloody copper is the hardest thing I've ever done. I'm tired. I just want some health.
I want space to be able to be creative again, to meditate every day, to get back to a regular yoga practice, to not feel like a psycho everyday, so bipolar in my thinking. ...

Whenever one is going through an intense heavy metal detox, you do feel insane. ...

Great, I thought. Why didn't anyone tell me about this BEFORE??
You do have to, therefore, go at a slow pace. ... It sounds as if you are going to the right people to help you with this. All you can do is keep on trucking with it. But, it does help to find ways that are as effective but not as harsh on oneself.

What is behind your difficulties seems to be a huge amount of fear.
When one is in fear and feels as if one has to fight against life all the time, one does feel extremely tired.
It's fight or flight – being in survival mode on constant alert – adrenal drain and toxic thinking and feeling patterns.
...

... create a loving lifestyle and way of being for yourself. (Practice feeling Reverence)
You feel SAFE in the cradle of the Universe from which you came and which you are an integral part of. You feel beloved, and you give love back to the Beloved.

Hope this helps.

Blessings, Ayal

Pyroluria

Pyroluria is characterized by excess krytopyrrole in the urine.
Kryptopyrrole binds with B-6 and zinc and is excreted in the urine resulting in B-6 and zinc depletion.
This condition was discovered separately by Doctors Carl Pfeiffer and Abram Hoffer.

Studies have shown that 11% of the general population has some degree of pyroluria but 52% of schizophrenics and 42% of psychiatric patients are pyroluric. It is a hereditary condition and will show up to various degrees of severity in family members. Alcoholic families are very prone to have this condition as 40% of alcoholics are pyroluric.

Other family tendencies are cluster headaches and migraines, depression, fatigue which can become chronic fatigue, sensitivity to cold, anemia, nausea, lack of dream recall, and suicides or suicidal depression.

Onset of Pyroluria
The initial onset of a more severe pyroluric episode usually occurs during the teenage years often in response to stress. The high demand for zinc in the teenager is often a trigger for the onset of symptoms, but some symptoms will be seen from early childhood.

Stress intolerance is often seen throughout life as they react severely to (potentially) stressful events such as love affairs, moving, going to college, joining the military or injuries and trauma.

Conditions Associated With Pyroluria:

• poor appetite
• motion sickness
• morning nausea
• blood sugar problems
• glucose intolerance
• sore low back
• upper left pain in the ribs
• rib pain when running
• drug and/or alcohol intolerance
• very chronic constipation
• crowded upper front teeth
• poor collagen synthesis affecting joint development
• tingling sensations, tremors, and cramps in the limbs
• convulsive seizures

• neuralgia
• late onset of puberty
• pale skin with little tanning
• prematurely grey hair
• pale, thin fingernails
• low stress tolerance, social withdrawal
• teenage amnesia, delinquency
• sweet, fruity acetone breath and body odor
• cold hands and feet, unexplained chills and fever
• vulnerable to infection, flu
• skin problems: stretch marks, acne, eczema, psoriasis
• poor wound healing
• dis-perceptions, delusions
• paranoia
• periodic loss of contact with reality
• easily irritated, can become violent
• easily fatigued, can be apathetic at times
• great drive and creativity earlier in life in spite of symptoms

Pyroluria and Glutathione
Vitamin B-6 or P-5-P, cysteine and zinc are rate limiting nutrients for the formation of glutathione the main anti-oxidant. Glutathione has many essential functions including maintaining mitochondrial integrity and ATP production (essential for energy).

(Glutathione) supports T-cells and protects against viruses, maintains the structural integrity of the gut and is the primary means of detoxifying and eliminating heavy metals and other toxins. It also maintains vitamin C and vitamin E in their active forms. The impairment of glutathione production due to the severe B-6 and zinc loss in pyroluria, accounts for a great many of the problems associated with it.

Pyroluria and Stress.
Pyroluria is worsened by stress as the production of kryptopyrroles can double under stress. Therefore the condition can become relatively mild if stress is minimized. Many pyrolurics instinctively avoid stress and have often developed certain dietary approaches and supplement usages that do help the problem.

But under stress, the need for B-6 and zinc can become much higher than would normally be used, up to 2000 mg per day of B-6 and 90 - 120 mg zinc because they are being lost in the urine at a very high rate. Taking higher doses prior to stressful events can prevent an episode. The low zinc naturally results in a high copper condition and the long list of problems seen in this condition is in many ways a list of the effects of low B-6, low zinc and high copper.

Non-pyrolurics may have many of these conditions as it is not difficult to develop a B-6 and zinc deficiency with high copper due to chronic stress. The non-pyroluric will not need the very high doses of these nutrients in order to improve.

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60 vegetarian capsules -- 600 mg
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Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that is made by the body and is found in every cell; it helps turn glucose into energy.
Thus, ALA can help promote healthy blood sugar levels, and also quench free radicals. Free radicals cause harmful chemical reactions that can damage cells in the body.

CanPrev’s Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg contains 600 mg of DL-ALA, a stable and safe form of alpha lipoic acid.
CanPrev’s Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg is supported with thiamine (vitamin B1) and biotin (vitamin B7) to help prevent potential nutritional deficiencies that can occur with Alpha Lipoic Acid supplementation.

Ingredients:

600 mg    DL-Alpha lipoic acid 	
 20 mg    Thiamine (Vitamin B1) 	
200 mcg    Biotin 	 

Product: Bone Broth Protein™, Vanilla. INDEX
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Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein™ Vanilla
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When either/and detoxing heavy metals and other toxins, and strengthening the LIVER, there is a necessity to provide a chelating/absorptive base which can combine with these toxins such that they can be excreted rather than being reabsorbed into cells and tissues. Bone broth, protein, cilantro-chlorella, and a number of other ingredients can assist in increasing this effectiveness. This also applies in controlling, reducing, and eliminating fungal toxins including Candida Albicans, and Aspergillosis.

Introducing an all natural, easily digestible PURE protein powder complete with 20 g of body-building, gut-friendly protein per serving, artisanally produced with no added salt, sugars, colors, preservatives or artificial ingredients.

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Get the health benefits of today's hottest super food, bone broth
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Bone Broth Protein contains naturally-occurring powerful Amino Acids,
Collagen Type II, Glucosamine, Chondroitin and Hyaluronic Acid to support:
• Digestive Health
• Joint Health & Comfort
• Healthy Immune System Function
• Skin & Beauty
• Healthy Inflammation
• Cleansing and Detoxification

Suggested Use:
Mix one heaping scoop (included) in 12 ounces of water, juice or in a smoothie or protein shake one or more times per day.
Great with almond, cashew or coconut milk or added to your favorite recipe. Can be enjoyed warm or cold.

Advanced Use Recommendation:
Consume 2-3 servings per day as a part of a fitness and diet plan or cleansing detoxification program.
Great to add to your favorite recipes and meals.

Free Of
Artificial ingredients, GMOs, gluten, dairy, soy, grain and nut.

Total Calories:  98	
   Calories from Fat: 7	
Total Fat Less than: 1 g	
Total Carbohydrate: 2 g	
           Sugars: 1 g	
     Protein:     20 g	
   Calcium:     14 mg	
    Sodium:   150 mg	
Potassium  270 mg	
Chicken Bone Broth Protein Concentrate	22.25 g

Product : Chlorella powder, Kripps – 1000g INDEX
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Kripps Chlorella are freshwater unicellular, microscopic blue algae from Japan.
Kripps broken cell Chlorella is 58% protein with 19 amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
Kripps Chlorella is tested- radioactivity free! No fillers added.

Modulates the Immune System

NPN # 154218

2 tsp with meals 3x daily

Contains no citrus, gluten, wheat, corn, egg, nuts, dairy, soya, fish, or shellfish.

Kripps guarantees that no ingredients not listed on the product label have been added to our product.
All our products are sugar, starch, and yeast-free.

Product: Glutathione, Liposomal - Pure Encapsulations, 60 Softgels INDEX
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Review: A great detox support for chronic disease.

Liposomal glutathione offers powerful antioxidant and cellular function support in an enhanced absorption form.

Features:
• Protects the body from free radicals to support cellular function and homeostasis
• Supports liver health and detoxification
• Offers the key antioxidant glutathione in an enhanced absorption liposomal form

Product: Vitamin C, 1000 mg, Timed Release INDEX
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Vitamin C is perhaps the most popular vitamin known to man. ...
C-1000 provides a potent dosage of this key vitamin and is blended with Rose Hips and Bioflavonoids, which are natural synergists to Vitamin C.

Features:

• With Rose Hips & Bioflavonoids
• Vegetarian/Vegan Formula

• Powerful immune support
• Reduces risk of infections
• Supports detoxification
• Powerful antioxidant
• May shorten duration and severity of a cold
• Promotes wound repair, strong bones and teeth

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 1 tablet daily, preferably with meals.

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Sundown Naturals Chelated Zinc supports antioxidant and immune health in your body.

Everyday stress can affect your immune system, and these Zinc caplets are a great way to support your immune health on a daily basis. One caplet a day is all you need to reap the benefits of this important mineral.

Recommended Intake: For Adults, Take 1 Caplet Daily, Preferably with a Meal.

All Natural, 100% Non-GMO, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, No Artifical Flavours, Manufactured in the USA.

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Use as a digestive aid to help relieve digestive disorders.

• Cascara sagrada bark,
• Alder buckthorn bark,
• Turkey rhubarb root,
• Ginger root,
• Common barberry root,
• Goldenseal root,
• Fennel seed,
• Red raspberry leaf,
• Lobelia leaf,
• Cayenne fruit.

Product: Heavy Metal Blockade, DMSA INDEX
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Code: NR0639
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New Roots Herbal’s Heavy Metal Blockade is to be used in the heavy metal elimination program in conjuction with DMSA, Heavy Metal Blockade contains N-acetylcysteine, which, when taken in doses of 500 mg three times per day, can be very helpful for the elimination of heavy metals from your body, as it reduces malondialdehyde (MDA), a marker of lipid peroxidation.

Ingredients:

N-Acetyl Cysteine 	500mg
Vitaminc C (Ascorbic Acid) 	200mg
Alpha Lipoic Acid 	50mg

Take 1 to 3 capsules daily before meals on an empty stomach, for 40 days.
Take 3 capsules daily when taking DMSA for mercury, lead and other heavy metal detoxification, or as directed by your Health care practitioner.

HEAVY METAL DETOXIFICATION
Often overlooked, Mercury toxicity can play a large role in the development of common disorders.
Sub-clinical mercury toxicity occurs when there is enough mercury in the body to aggravate a number of symptoms or other disorders, but not identifiably high enough to meet the clinical definition of toxicity by this heavy metal.

Complicating matters further for the treatment of moderate mercury toxicity is that different people will generally tolerate different levels of mercury in their bodies. Common health concerns aggravated by even moderate levels of mercury include:

• candida,
• allergies,
• MS,
• Lupus,
• adrenal stress,
• depression,
• anxiety,
• fatigue,
• leaky gut and
• others.

Mercury is a highly toxic substance that is found throughout our environment.
We take in small amounts of the metal from our water and food supply, especially when we eat fish.
Everyday products like cosmetics, fabric softeners, batteries, plastics and paints also contain trace amounts.
The prime source of mercury exposure is through mercury dental fillings. Mercury particles released from the amalgams enter the blood stream slowly on a daily basis gradually over time and get stored in tissues, where they begin to have a negative effect on different bodily functions.

Mercury goes into the central nervous system and brain where it tends to deposit in the pain center.
It can also cause kidney, cardiac and respiratory problems.
Significant amounts of mercury in the body have been known to cause

• asthma,
• arthritis,
• depression,
• hyperactivity,
• dermatitis,
• dizziness,
• fatigue,
• gum disease,
• hair loss,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• insomnia,
• headaches,
• slurred speech,
• memory loss,
• muscle weakness and
• increased salivation.

Mercury detoxification involves dietary, supplemental and physical interventions.
It focuses on ways to safely move the mercury out of storage, through the circulation and out of the body.

It is essential that the main organs of detoxification, the liver, kidneys and bowels are working properly so that the mercury does not redeposit in other areas. For information on general detoxification see the article titled, Detoxification. Once the body is functioning optimally it is time to remove mercury from the system.

Removal of mercury amalgams should be done by a dentist with specialty in the area.
This will ensure that steps are taken to prevent more mercury from going into the body during the removal process.
They will also offer guidance on how many should be taken out at one session, the length of time between sessions and what type of filling should replace the amalgams.

Chelation therapy is an intravenous process that can be used to remove mercury, and other heavy metals, from the system.
Contact a health care professional who does chelation therapy to discuss if this is an option for you.

A number of different nutritional supplements can provide support if you suspect mercury is having a negative effect on your health.

NAC.
This amino acid has a potent chelating effect on all heavy metals, including mercury.
Chelation occurs when the metal is bound to an acid (in this case an amino acid).
This allows the mercury to be pulled out of the tissues and then excreted during the natural processes of elimination.

NAC is generally tolerated well by most people and does not usually cause any of the typical symptoms associated with detoxification. In fact, it can be used when mercury fillings are being removed to help prevent re-absorption of the mercury released during the process of removal.

NAC also helps to cleanse the liver which can make it easier for it to detoxify the body and deal with toxins like heavy metals easier.

NAC is also used by the body to manufacture another amino acid, glutathione, which plays a very important role in detoxifying chemical pollutants in the body.

People with mercury toxicity are often deficient in glutathione because mercury interferes with its activity. Glutathione can be taken as a separate supplement, but because of its molecular structure and poor absorption, taking NAC has been proven to raise blood levels higher than taking actual glutathione itself.

VITAMIN E and SELENIUM.
These two nutrients are potent antioxidants that work together to fight the effects of mercury toxicity.
They help the body manufacture an enzyme (glutathione peroxidase) that enables the body to deal with toxins like heavy metals effectively. Higher levels of mercury increase the body’s need for this important enzyme which it quickly depletes.

ANTIOXIDANTS, ESPECIALLY FOR THE BRAIN.
Mercury causes an incredibly high amount of free radical damage to the body, in particular to the brain and nervous tissues.
This is partly why people with mercury toxicity often feel depressed, have trouble concentrating, and feel fatigued.
Not all antioxidants can easily permeate the protective membranes that surround the brain, two in particular that can are grape seed extract and ginkgo biloba. Both contain active nutrients called polyphenols which are much stronger in their free radical quenching effect that either vitamin C or beta carotene. While these others are necessary for other functions in the body (including the detoxification of mercury), ginkgo and grape seed, because of their affinity for the brain are more effective in this respect.

Other antioxidants that can be used to support mercury detoxification and during mercury amalgam removal are:

• alpha lipoic acid,
• methionine,
• zinc,
• carotenoids,
• pycnogenol,
• chlorella, and
• green tea.

DETOX SUPPLEMENTS
like milk thistle, dandelion, garlic, burdock, fibre, and oxygen supplements can offer support for mercury detoxification in a secondary way because they all support different organs or systems involved in the general processes of elimination and detoxification in the body.

Milk thistle supports the liver, dandelion the kidneys and urinary tract,
garlic and burdock the blood, and
fibre the intestines.

Because these organs and systems are stressed further during mercury detoxification, it is important that they be supported as much as possible to prevent re-absorp-tion of the mercury or other toxins.

Eat the following foods to help the body process mercury,

• sulphur-containing foods (beans, onions and garlic),
• fibre (oat bran and apple pectin),
• cilantro,
• fresh fruits and vegetables.

Alfalfa sprouts contain nutrients that help the body eliminate toxins.
Drink 2L of steam distilled water daily. Eat fish in moderation.
The fatty tissue contains most of the toxins so always broil fish to remove as much fat as possible.
Avoid packaged or fast foods, coffee, black tea, chocolate, alcohol, white sugar, salt, condiments, tobacco, dairy products, fried food, preservatives and artificial sweeteners.

Moderate physical exercise increases circulation and helps the body to eliminate toxins.
Reduce your stress level because stress is an additional burden on the organs of detoxification.
Brush your skin daily (towards the heart) with a natural fibre brush.
This stimulates the immune system and increases circulation.
At the end of your shower alternate several rounds of hot and cold water (30 second to 1 minute intervals) always ending with cold. This hydrotherapy treatment increases the immune system and aids in detoxification. Sauna treatments will also increase the effectiveness of detoxification but make sure to increase your fluid intake to avoid dehydration.

Product: SYNERGY C w/ Sea Buckthorn, CanPrev. INDEX
http://www.nationalnutrition.ca/detail.aspx?ID=4212
90 VCAPS --
Manufactured By: CanPrev
Code: CP0410
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Synergy C™ is a premium quality vitamin c formula with enhanced absorption.
it combines ingredients that together ensure the greatest amount of absorbability by using buffered mineral delivery systems of vitamin c and therapeutic dosages of antioxidant rich bioflavonoids from pure natural citrus fruits and sea buckthorn pulp extracts.

EACH CAPSULE CONTAINS:

Vitamin C  500 mg
derived from a blend of 650mg of four mineral ascorbates: 	 

340mg of magnesium ascorbate, 	 
165mg of calcium ascorba, 	 
75mg of sodium ascorbate, 	 
26mg of potassium ascorbate. 	 

   150mg   Citrus Bioflavonoids 
   125mg   Sea Buckthorn (pulp extract - raw equivalent to 500mg) 4:1 	
     25mg   Rutin (quercetin-3-rutinosides)
0.625mg  Zinc (zinc citrate) 	
  	 
Other Ingredients: 	 
Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate (1%), vegetable capsule.

PRODUCT FACTS:
• Immunity
• Cold & flu prevention
• Urinary tract infections
• Asthma
• Skin conditions
• Trauma recovery (exercise, surgery, etc)
• Cardiovascular disease
• Cataracts
• Smokers

Adults - take two (2) capsules daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Vitamin C
- vitamin c is an essential nutrient and potent antioxidant.
Many studies have demonstrated that vitamin c can be beneficial in the treatment and prevention of the common cold, respiratory ailments and urinary tract infections.

Citrus Bioflavonoids
(from natural citrus fruits) provide a rich source of antioxidants which research has shown to benefit the cardiovascular system, osteoarthritis and in the prevention of several other chronic diseases. in addition, research suggests that bioflavonoids may help increase intracellular levels of vitamin c, while protecting the vitamin c from oxidation.

Sea Buckthorn berries
are a fruit of significant nutritional value and are renowned from centuries of medicinal usage for skin, heart and liver health in both Europe and Asia. Sea Buckthorn is very rich in natural vitamin c, vitamin E, carotenoids, proteins and phytosterols, as well as being a potent source of antioxidants and essential fatty acids.

Rutin is a citrus bioflavonoid with studies suggesting benefits for the cardiovascular and circulatory systems.

Zinc is an important nutrient that helps to maintain a healthy immune function.

Combination Rationale:
Synergy C™ combines the benefits of 1,000mg of buffered mineral vitamin c with the enhanced bioavailability action of antioxidants and flavonoids. the pH neutral buffered mineral sources of vitamin c from calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium ascorbates are combinations of ascorbic acid bonded with minerals to provide maximum absorption of vitamin c, while avoiding indigestion and protecting kidney health, which can be compromised when taking large doses of ascorbic acid alone.

Citrus bioflavonoids and rutin are powerful antioxidants which provide protection against the oxidative damage of free radicals. Some studies even suggest that bioflavonoids can help protect the antioxidant action of vitamin c. Bioflavonoids help increase intracellular levels of vitamin c and can also prolong the effectiveness of the vitamin c.

Sea Buckthorn berries contain naturally high levels of vitamin c. the health benefits of Sea Buckthorn berries can be found in the seed and pulp oil. CanPrev's Synergy C™ contains a complete whole pulp extract.

Zinc citrate has been added to complete this natural buffering activity, while supporting a strong immune function.

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Directions: As a dietary supplement take three capsules daily with meals or with a glass of water.

Serving Size: 3 Capsule, 30 Servings per container

Ingredients:

1200 mg    Malic Acid 
98 49 mg   Griffonia (Griffonia simplicifolia) (bean extract) (Guaranteed  
00.50 mg   L-5-Hydroxytryptophan)  

Proprietary Herb Blend :

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) (flowering tops) 
Hops (Humulus lupulus) (cone) 
English Lavender (Lavedula angustifolia) (flower) 
Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) (flower) 
100 mg --- Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) (root)  
250 mg --- St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) (aerial)  

Dietary Fiber 1 g  
Total Carbohydrate 1 g  

0 18 mg   Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine HCl)    
0 12 mg   Thiamin (as Thiamine Mononitrate)(B-1) 
400 mg   Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide)  

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Product: Estro Adapt (formerly Estro Detox) INDEX
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60 VCAPS + BONUS ITEM!

AOR's Estro Adapt supports liver health with choline, promotes detoxification of toxins, carcinogens and excess estrogen. Estro Adapt reduces the risk of abnormal cellular growth related to excess extrogen in breast and cervical tissues, as well as helps balance levels of “bad” and “good” estrogens. Promotes healthy and regular menstruation.

2 capsules contain:

Calcium D-Glucarate 150mg DIM (3,3'-Diindolymethane) 108mg Choline (bitartrate) 27.6mg LIFENOL® Hops extract (0.12% 8-prenylnaringenin) 120mg Non-Medicinal Ingredients broccoli extract (300mg), microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, silica, hypromellose

Features:
• Reduces cancer risk.
• Balances estrogen.
• Manages progesterone levels.
• Regular menstruations.
• 100% vegetarian.

Dosage:
Take two capsules per day with breakfast, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.

AOR's Estro Adapt
Estrogens are very important hormones.
Although they are present in both men and women, their best known role is as the primary female sex hormones, and they are thus involved in the development of female characteristics and in the regulation of the menstrual cycle. Estrogens have over 400 different functions in the body, some of which include the maintenance of tissue strength, cardiovascular health, mood, bone health and vision.

However, there are many different kinds of estrogens, which can be confusing.
The general term “estrogen” tends to be used to describe all types of estrogens, including naturally occurring estrogen produced in the body, estrogens produced by plants (phytoestrogens) and environmental estrogens (xenoestrogens). What is important to note is that while some estrogens are healthy and beneficial, other types can have negative effects.

For example, xenoestrogens, which are synthetic estrogens encountered in the environment, are particularly dangerous.
These compounds can be present in synthetic hormones, pesticides and plastics. They do not react in our body the same way as natural estrogens, and can be difficult to eliminate from the body. Xenoestrogens have been associated with disrupted reproductive processes and an increased risk of cancer.

But it is not just xenoestrogens that can cause problems.
Estrogen has long been considered a risk factor for a variety of women’s cancers, especially breast cancer.
In fact, the risk of breast cancer has been shown to increase with the number of premenopausal years, when estrogen levels are highest. Research has shown that natural estrogens can also be classified as “good” or “bad”. For example, experimental and clinical evidence has shown that 16a-hydroxylated estrogen metabolites have stronger estrogen activity and are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, while 2-hydroxylated estrogen metabolites are weaker and are not associated with increased risk.

Fortunately, there are natural solutions available that can help tip the balance towards the “good” estrogens, and to help detoxify and eliminate “bad” estrogens and xenoestrogens. The ingredients in Estro Detox work together to promote a healthy estrogen balance and to promote the detoxification of harmful substances, thereby helping to reduce the risk of women’s cancers.

D-Glucarate
D-glucarate is a naturally occurring compound that is produced by the body in small amounts and is also found in many fruits and vegetables. D-glucarate plays a very important role in the detoxification of toxins and carcinogens. One very important detoxification pathway in the body is the glucuronidation pathway. Through glucuronidation toxic substances, environmental carcinogens and even excess levels of estrogen are neutralized, and then eliminated from the body.

Unfortunately, this important detoxification process can be disrupted by the enzyme beta-glucuronidase, which acts to reactivate the neutralized toxins. Elevated levels of this enzyme have been associated with an increased incidence of breast, prostate and colon cancers. This is where D-glucarate comes in. The primary action of D-glucarate is to inhibit the enzyme beta-glucuronidase, thereby promoting detoxification.

Research has shown that D-glucarate can inhibit breast cancer development in mice by as much as 70%.
Calcium-D-glucarate’s inhibition of beta-glucuronidase also allows the body to excrete estrogen before it is reabsorbed by the body. In this way D-glucarate can help to encourage healthy estrogen metabolism, and prevent elevated estrogen levels. D-glucarate has been shown to lower serum estrogen levels in rats by 23%. Preliminary studies in humans show that D-Glucarate supplements are safe, and have the same effects on beta-glucuronidase in people that they do in animals. Studies on D-glucarate supplements in women at risk for breast cancer are underway, and it has been suggested that D-glucarate may provide a safe, effective and side-effect free alternative to the drug tamoxifen.

3,3’-Diindolymethane (DIM)
DIM is a naturally occurring phytonutrient found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli.
DIM has been shown to promote the formation of 2-hydroxylated estrogen metabolites instead of 16a-hydroxylated estrogen metabolites. This means that DIM helps to push the balance of estrogen in the body towards the production of “good” estrogens and reduces the production of “bad” estrogens. In cell culture studies DIM has powerful anti-cancer effects, and has been shown to stop breast and cervical cancer cell growth in vitro. It has also been shown to block the activation of genes that promote cancer cell growth while activating genes that help prevent cancer.

Human studies also show promising results. DIM is currently used to treat Recurring Respiratory Papillomatosis caused by the Human Papilloma Virus and is in Phase III clinical trials for Cervical Dysplasia. Cervical Dysplasia is a precancerous condition also caused by the Human Papilloma Virus, and is highly correlated to the development of cervical cancer. Preliminary open-label testing has shown that treatment with DIM successfully resolved moderate to severe cervical dysplasia.

Choline
Choline is a member of the B Vitamin family and is a water-soluble essential nutrient for the human body.
It plays a number of important roles including maintaining the structure of cell membranes and improving cell signaling. It is also one of the few substances that can cross the blood-brain barrier to produce chemical messengers in the brain called neurotransmitters.

The most important of these choline-based neurotransmitters is acetylcholine, the molecule responsible for memory. It is commonly recommended by natural health care practitioners for a variety of different therapeutic applications, including: Fatty Liver, Cardiovascular Health, Depression, poor concentration, and neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Tardive Dyskinesia, and Parkinson’s disease.

Hops Extract – 8-prenylnarigenin
8-prenylnaringenin (8PN) is a component found in hops that is a potent phytoestrogen, or plant estrogen. It has been shown to be of equal or greater potency as soy-derived phytoestrogens like genistein. In vitro 8PN has been shown to inhibit breast cancer cell proliferation by interfering with certain pathways mediated by the estrogen receptor. 8PN has also been shown to prevent angiogensis (the formation of new blood vessels to feed tumors) both in test tube and animal studies.

Furthermore, 8PN has benefits for women with menopause.
One double blind randomized cross over study (specifically designed to take into account the high degree of "placebo" effect common with menopausal studies) showed that 8PN reduced hot flashes, night sweats and other menopausal symptoms significantly. In animal studies, it has also been shown to help reduce atherosclerosis and reduce cholesterol levels. It has been proposed that 8PN may help to prevent the incidence of cardiovascular disease associated with low estrogen levels. Lifenol®’s hops extract is standardized to contain an effective level of 8PN, and has been studied in numerous clinical trials.

LINKS from Lenntech, and others. INDEX
http://www.lenntech.com/

LINK 2: http://rmalab.com/sites/default/files/tests/instructions/20140107_CI_UrineElement.pdf
Rocky Mountain Labs Clinical Info report for Professionals, 2014-01-07
An assessment of the benefits and limitations of various test protocols.

Phone: +31 152 610 900 --- info@lenntech.com

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