Category: Copper

Iron deficiency anemia?

Iron deficiency is not as simple as low iron or ferritin levels. We all have an Iron Recycling System (RES) that helps our bodies produce 24 mg of iron every 24 hours. Our bone marrow uses this iron to help make more red blood cells. These red blood cells live for about 120 days and […]
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Copper is the key to iron deficiency

What does copper have to do with iron? A lot. Iron and copper are the only two metals that regulate oxygen. Iron carries oxygen, and copper activates that oxygen and turns it into water. Copper is also responsible for regulating the amount of iron that enters the blood. If copper levels are too low, iron […]
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Why copper is king

Copper isn’t just important for iron use in the body. I have talked about how copper is the key to preventing and improving iron deficiency. This is because copper plays a huge role in iron metabolism and helps iron fulfill its many roles in the body. Copper also works in many other ways to support […]
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Best ways to support copper

I’ve been asked a lot about how to get more copper. These are my favorite high copper foods: + Beef liver—also has vitamin A, which is important for using copper in the body. + Citrus fruit—whole food form of vitamin C, which also has copper. + Bee pollen/royal jelly—rich in copper and B vitamins. + […]
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The relationship between ferritin, iron, & copper

Ferritin isn’t the best reflection of iron and mineral status in the body. When you understand more about what ferritin is, I think this will make sense. Morley Robbins has drastically changed my view of this protein. Here’s how he describes ferritin: Ferritin is a protein that’s made inside our cells to help store iron. […]
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Copper Toxicity Misconceptions & Solutions

I often talk about the importance of copper concerning hormones, but I’ve been getting frequent questions surrounding copper toxicity over the last couple of years.  Copper toxicity has become a hot topic ever since women have begun responding negatively to the copper IUD.  I understand the concern about excess unavailable copper; however, copper isn’t all […]
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What You Need To Know About The Copper IUD

Since I talk about the effects of hormonal birth control and how to transition off so frequently, I often get asked about the copper IUD. I had the copper IUD for seven years since I wanted a non-hormonal form of birth control and wasn’t ready to rely 100% on the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) yet. […]
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