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Deficiency of Copper
Copper deficiency is relatively straightforward to diagnose identifying marginal in somewhat problematic .Dietary copper deficiency can result in adverse consequences throughout the life span
- Copper can result in impaired development of the cardiovascular systems.
- Bone malformation
- Neurologic and immunologic abnormalities into infancy and beyond.
- In adult prolonged marginal deficiency of copper has been associated with alterations in cholesterol metabolism.
Toxicity of Copper:
Acute copper poisoning is a rare event, largely restricted to the accidental drinking of solutions of copper nitrate or copper sulphate which should be kept out of easy access in the home. Chronic copper poisoning is also very rare and the few reports refer to patients with liver disease.
Inherited Toxicity :
Copper toxicity can be something that acquired, or it can be inherited. When it is inherited it is known as Wilson’s disease.
Acquired Toxicity:
Acquired copper toxicity can come from some different sources. It can come from eating copper salts (copper sulphate). This blue coloured salts can form on unused cooking or food storage items like pots and pans. They can also come from inside water pipes. If copper salts form in water pipes, it can contaminate water.
It’s possible to get copper toxicity from eating too much copper rich food or dietary supplements. One can also ingest copper by drinking an acidic beverages or eating food that’s been stored in a copper container for an extended period.
Fatal when severe:
Too much copper can be fatal. One could get severe toxicity from ingesting large amounts of copper salts through your skin.
People who have copper toxicity can become very unwell. Nausea and vomiting are two symptoms of it. Others to watch out for are:
- Fever and bodily chills
- Diarrhea (may have bluish color or contain blood)
- Muscular convulsion or weakness
- Pain or burning sensation in the abdominal area yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice)
- Anemia
- Metallic taste in your mouth
- Lack of urine due to kidney malfunction
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