Copper

Copper is needed to absorb and use iron. It is also part of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD). Copper is needed to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy the body runs on. Synthesis of some hormones requires copper, as does collagen (the “glue” that holds muscle tissue together) and tyrosinase (the enzyme that puts pigment into the skin).

In what conditions might copper be supportive?

• hypoglycemia
• osteoporosis
• rheumatoid arthritis