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Copper Overview

 
.  Summary:Copper is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods, including vegetables, legumes, nuts, grains, and fruits, as well as shellfish, avocado, beef, and animal organs, such as liver and kidney. Copper is a component of multiple enzymes, is involved in the regulation of gene expression, mitochondrial function/cellular metabolism, connective tissue formation, and the absorption, storage, and metabolism of iron. Research is ongoing for the role of copper in diseases, such as neuropsychiatric disorders, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, bone health, and cancer.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.   Read more

 

rVita Treatment Chart for Copper

Condition
Scientific Rating
From Natural Standards
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10=Highest
rVita Composite Score
Nutritional Deficiencies Strong Evidence Write a review Highly Recommend
Eating Disorders-Malnutrition Strong Evidence Write a review Highly Recommend
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Autoimmunity Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Metabolic Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Antibody Deficiencies Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Lymphoma Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
AIDS-related Lymphoma Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Lung Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Breast Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Liver Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Immune System Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Heart Disorders (heart Disease) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Gynecological Cancers Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Gastrointestinal (GI) - Stomach Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Colon Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Cognitive and Learning Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Brain Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Bone Healing Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Arthritis Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Bone Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Gastrointestinal disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Bladder Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Stomach Ailments Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Barth Syndrome Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Leukemia Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Achondroplasia Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Trimethylaminuria Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Natural Killer Cell Deficiency Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Skin Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Neutropenia Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Rheumatic Diseases Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Rectal Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
AIDS-related Kaposi's Sarcoma Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Psychiatric Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Interferon Treatment Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Immunoaugmentative Therapy (IAT) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Pituitary Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Immune Response Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Pancreatic Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Newborn Immune System Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Ovarian Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Osteoporosis Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
HIV and Cervical Cancer Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Pregnancy and Labor Fair Negative Evidence Write a review -
 
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