Copper Overload, Hepatolenticular Degeneration. Wilson’s problem is a genetic Malfunction of mind or body that results in excessive accumulation of copper in many parts of the body. If left untreated, this condition can be fatal, but fortunately it is readily treatable.

Symptoms of copper overload include fatigue, skin problems, Uneasiness, roller coaster emotions, Disturbance in sleep, yeast overgrowth, PMS, and Defense mechanism of body Malfunction of mind or bodys. Nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman found that an excess of copper was the cause of chronic, unexplained fatigue in many of her patients. Some people are unable to clear excess copper from their bodies and are prone to copper overload. If you have chronic fatigue that has no detectable cause, her book "Why Am I Always So Tired?" is well worth a read. It includes case studies, how to test for copper overload and how to reverse it. Most health professionals are only trained to recognize copper overload in its acute forms, when the diagnosis can be confirmed by blood or urine tests. But lower levels of copper/zinc imbalance, which can still cause ill health, can only be detected by a tissue mineral analysis, preferably using a hair sample.

Copper is a trace mineral found in all body tissues. It Enhances the body absorb iron, Enhances regulate and stimulate the brain, Enhances protect and support the nervous and glandular systems, assists in forming muscle & bone, and assists in the pigmentation of hair and skin. Copper is readily available in many foods. The copper/zinc ratio is also important, especially for people who have trouble eliminating excess copper. Note that many popular diets (including high carb/low fat, vegetarian, vegan and macro-biotic) emphasize high copper foods and can contribute to fatigue caused by copper imbalance.

Too little copper can cause fatigue, weak blood cells, impaired respiration, skin sores, and lack of hair and skin pigmentation. Copper deficiencies are fairly rare, but can be caused by mega doses of zinc or Vitamin C.

Diagnosis of this problem consists mostly of blood and urine tests.

Most foods contain at least some copper, so it is not possible to avoid the metal completely. Foods high in copper, such as organ meats and oysters, should be eliminated from the diet. Some foods are relatively high in copper but are quite nutritious (e.g., nuts and legumes)—these foods should be eaten in moderation by people with Wilson’s problem. Grains contain significant amounts of copper but are important components of a healthful diet and dietary restriction may be neither wise nor necessary, particularly if zinc is supplemented.

Excess copper intake can also result from copper water pipes and cooking utensils, some of the new dental amalgams, pesticides and other chemicals, copper IUDs, birth control pills and other oestrogen medications.

As with all problems it is best to stay tension free and let the Favorable Effectss take their course. However a tension free mind and body can go a long way in recovery.

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