Copper deficiency has become a concern with the popularity of zinc supplementation for immune enhancement. Elevated levels of Zinc increase the production of metallothionein, an intestinal cell-wall protein which prevents copper absorption. Copper supplementation in citrate form tends to be of the most use by the human body.

How Do You Know if You Are Lacking Copper?

Common signs of possible copper deficiency can include anemia, fatigue, osteoporosis, reduced skin pigmentation, and increased risk of infections.

How Do You Check Copper Levels in Your Body?

Simple detection via blood test measures a protein your liver makes called ceruloplasmin, which stores and carries copper.