Copper
Copper is involved in iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, energy production, and neurological function.
Why it matters: Wilson disease causes dangerous copper accumulation. Excess zinc supplementation can cause copper deficiency.
May increase with:
May decrease with:
What is Copper?
Copper is involved in iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, energy production, and neurological function.
What might a high or low Copper mean?
Wilson disease causes dangerous copper accumulation. Excess zinc supplementation can cause copper deficiency.
What is the typical reference range for Copper?
The general-population reference range shown here is 12 – 24 µmol/L. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.
What can affect Copper?
It may be higher with: Copper supplementation, Infection, Inflammation, Estrogen. It may be lower with: Zinc supplementation (competition), Malabsorption, Menkes disease.