When I get the time, I will write a long, fully referenced work on copper, and its unknown value in our health.

Much of what we have heard about copper is in regards to toxicity, ie copper pipes, etc

There is value in this, and yes, too much copper is toxic to the body. Like most everything in life, there is a comfort zone between too much and too little. The challenge is knowing what this zone is for you, as we all have similar yet different genetic make-ups.

I use copper with much success in my practice.

If you consider dietary sources alone, liver, shellfish, nuts, seeds, and lentils, these are things we don't eat much of in America. Liver is by far and away the #1 source, and it's the least eaten.

Copper has many roles in the body, and our lifestyle uses it up quickly.

As usual, people may find much of the biochemistry interesting, but if I told you it would make your skin look better, women would jump all over it. Well it does.

Copper is involved in "cross-linking" connective tissue, which applies to skin, but also to other great things like your blood vessels. Stroke anyone?

So, I'll leave this for now. But, if you want more information on my practice, or my book, go to myoptimalhealthcare.com