General
Copper to Zinc Ratio
Copper and zinc are essential nutrients in our body and they work together. There are many problems that can occur if we have a copper and zinc imbalance.
See what is measuredAbout this test
Copper and zinc are essential nutrients in our body and they work together. There are many problems that can occur if we have a copper and zinc imbalance.
What we measure
COPPER TO ZINC RATIO
A high Copper to Zinc ratio is believed to cause a range of detrimental health effects including growth and mental abnormalities, increased age degeneration, and immune system dysfunction.
- Copper
- Found in organ meats, shellfish, chocolate, mushrooms, nuts, beans, and whole-grain cereals. Helps protect cells from damage, and is needed for forming bone and red blood cells.
- Zinc
- Found in liver, eggs, seafood, red meats, oysters, certain seafood, milk products, eggs, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and whole grains. Needed for healthy skin, wound healing, and helps fight illnesses and infections.
- Copper to Zinc ratio
- In a functional medicine context a high Copper to Zinc ratio is believed to cause a range of detrimental health effects including growth and mental abnormalities, increased age degeneration and increase oxidative stress and cardiovascular disease risks.
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