Adam Passey's List: copper intoxication

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• 60 mg daily. A bioflavonoid that is byproduct of buckwheat and lowers serum copper.
   

  • RUTIN from buckwheat

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• tender calf muscle is copper deficiency - Adam Passey on 2008-11-27

• Uric acid may be a marker of oxidative stress,^[20] and may have a potential therapeutic role as an antioxidant.^[21] On the other hand, like other strong reducing substances such as ascorbate, uric acid can also act as a prooxidant,^[22] particularly at elevated levels. Thus, it is unclear whether elevated levels of uric acid in diseases associated with oxidative stress such as stroke and atherosclerosis are a protective response or a primary cause.^[23]

   

  For example, some researchers propose that hyperuricemia-induced oxidative stress is a cause of Metabolic syndrome.^[24][25] On the other hand, plasma uric acid levels correlate with longevity in primates and other mammals.^[26] This is presumably a function of urate's antioxidant properties.

   
   

  [edit] Sources of uric acid

   
   
  • In many instances, people have elevated uric acid levels for hereditary reasons. Diet may also be a factor.
   
   
   
  • Purines are found in high amounts in animal internal organ food products, such as liver.^[27] A moderate amount of purine is also contained in beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood, asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms, green peas, lentils, dried peas, beans, oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ.^[28]
   
   
   
  • Examples of high purine sources include: sweetbreads, anchovies, sardines, liver, beef kidneys, brains, meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril), herring, mackerel, scallops, game meats, and gravy.
• both accumulated copper and low vitamin B2 can exacerbate low uric acid levels, which in turn is hypothesized to lead to myelin degeneration seen in multiple sclerosis.^[31

• 3. Immune System.  Copper must remain in balance with zinc.  When imbalances occur, one is more prone to all infections, in particular fungal and yeast infections that are so common today.  For example, most people have some intestinal yeast if they eat sugars and most people have chronic sinus infections if they have common symptoms such as post-nasal drip and others.
• 4. The glandular system, particularly the thyroid and adrenal glands. The thyroid gland is extremely sensitive to copper.  In part this is due to its nature and how easily it is influenced by the sympathetic nervous system.
               Common conditions seen with copper imbalance include hypothyroidism and even hyperthyroidism  of a particular type that is very common that I all secondary hyperthyroidism.
• Copper and vitamin C.  Copper and vitamin C are direct antagonists.  This means that they oppose each other in the body.  This is one reason many people feel better taking a lot of vitamin C.
            Copper tends to oxidize and destroy vitamin C in the b
• 3) Antagonists such as zinc, manganese and iron compete with copper for absorption and utilization.  Other antagonists include vitamins B6, folic acid and selenium.  Research indicates copper may be excreted by binding with glutathione and metallothionine which require these nutrients.
               4) Chelators of copper include many natural substances.  Among the best known are vitamin C, molybdenum and sulfur-containing amino acids.  These bind to copper and help remove it from the body.

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• Indicators for Hidden Copper on a Hair Analysis

   

  For these indicators to be valid, the hair sample must not be washed at the lab:

   
   
  • calcium level elevated above 120.00 mg% (ideal Ca = 40.00 mg%).
   
  • zinc/copper ratio less than 6.00/1.
   
  • sodium/potassium ratio less than 2.20/1.
   
  • copper level less than 1.00 mg%.
   
  • potassium less than 3.00 mg%.
   
  • calcium/potassium ratio greater than 10.00/1.
   
  • mercury level greater than 0.40 mg%.
   
   

  These criteria were derived by reviewing over 100,000 tests and noting that people with the above readings sooner or later began eliminating excess copper from their body tissues as they gained enough energy to correct their abnormal copper metabolism

• Copper is excreted mainly through the bile. Vitamin C binds or chelates copper and facilitates its removal. Zinc and manganese displace copper from the liver. Molybdenum and sulfur bind to copper and greatly facilitate its excretion.
• Copper also interferes with adrenal and thyroid gland activity, creating another set of symptoms relating to hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency.

• Particular functions which are copper-dependent include:

   
   
  • formation of melanin and keratin.
   
  • synthesis of connective tissue and myoglobin.
   
  • hemoglobin synthesis (incorporation of iron into hemoglobin).
   
  • energy production (the electron transport system).
   
  • synthesis of neurotransmitters (the catecholamines).
   
  • free radical scavenging (superoxide dismutase).
   
  • retention of calcium in the bone matrix.
   
  • immune system (control of anaerobic organisms) and formation of reticuloendothelial cells.
   
  • formation of the myelin sheath of nerves.
   
  • fertility and maintenance of pregnancy.
• Excess copper frequently reduces zinc and manganese levels, thereby interfering with glucose metabolism.
• Zinc deficiency and copper toxicity are intimately associated with developmental disability and failure to thrive syndromes.

• Heavy metal poisoning frequently accompanies copper toxicity. A copper imbalance can contribute to heavy metal poisoning by slowing the rate of metabolism, thereby reducing the body's ability to detoxify heavy metals.

   

  Conversely, such metals as lead and mercury may interfere with the synthesis of ceruloplasmin or ferritin, contributing to copper toxicity problems.

• Both copper and iron are stimulants to the brain. For this reason, both of these elements might play a role in the causation of hyperactivity and/or autism.

   

  
• An elevated copper tissue level is frequently associated with hypothyroidism, particularly when the zinc/copper ratio is greater than 10.00/1. The ideal zinc/copper ratio is 8.00/1.

• A low tissue copper level is frequently associated with an elevated lead level. It has been established that lead blocks copper enzymatic reactions. The blocking of enzymatic reactions has serious ramifications on many of life's most vital processes such as;

   
   
  • normal functioning of the Krebs Cycle,
   
  • production of biogenic amines such as dopamine, adrenalin, nor-adrenalin and serotonin,
   
  • formation of thyroxin and
   
  • production of the amino acid lysine, etc.

• A high level of tissue copper, or a low zinc/copper ratio (below 4.00/1) impairs the liver's ability to detoxify.

   

  Excessive copper, by lowering manganese, permits iron deposition in the liver resulting in liver dysfunction.

   

  A copper deficiency, as indicated by a low tissue copper level, also interferes with the ability of the liver to detoxify.

   

  Alterations in dietary copper intake might modify the toxicity of various foreign chemicals which are activated or detoxified

• Metabolic diseases associated with elevated copper levels are:

   
   
  • Hyperactivity
   
  • Psychosis
   
  • Depression, psychiatric
   
  • Atherosclerosis
   
  • Functional Hypoglycemia
   
  • Stuttering
   
  • Premenstrual Syndrome
   
  • Senility

• Excessive biogenic amine levels are frequently associated with elevated tissue copper levels. An excess of biogenic amines is frequently responsible for nervousness, hypertension, etc.

• Pancreatic dysfunction is frequently associated with elevated copper levels. Normal pancreatic function is highly dependent upon zinc and manganese, both of which are displaced by excessive levels of copper.
• The following vitamin deficiencies in the body may be caused by a copper deficiency: vitamin C
• Copper, in excess, tends to lower manganese, zinc and potassium levels.

• Effects of Other Minerals and Vitamins on Copper

   

  Mercury, cadmium and zinc—compete for absorption.

   

  Molybdenum and sulfur—bind copper in the intestine.

   

  Iron and manganese—remove copper from the liver.

   

  Zinc —lowers copper levels in the blood.

   

  Vitamin C—chelates copper in the blood.

   

  Vitamin B6, folic acid and niacin are also copper antagonists.

   

  Cobalt is synergetic with copper.
• Junk-food diets contribute to copper imbalance because they are low in zinc, manganese and other essential elements which are required for optimal adrenal gland activity.
• Enhancing adrenal gland activity is aided by a tissue mineral analysis. This test provides an indication of adrenal activity; trace mineral deficiencies and toxic metals which serve to interfere with normal adrenal activity.
• adrenal glandular substance.
• Many copper-toxic individuals have an insatiable craving for sweets, fruit and fruit juices.
• During the correction of a copper imbalance, copper elimination frequently causes transient symptoms including headache, skin rash, free-floating anxiety, insomnia, fatigue and a flare-up of chronic conditions related to a copper imbalance.
• These reactions generally last a day or two and then subside. The supplement program may be temporarily reduced if a symptom becomes particularly annoying. These symptoms are indications of a healing process and should be welcomed!

• Elimination of excess copper often is accompanied by an increase in awareness. Not only may a person become aware of physical aches and pains, but also emotional conflicts may come into consciousness.

   

  These reactions occur because many copper-toxic individuals are living in a lowered state of awareness. An increase in awareness is a necessary part of the healing process. Although there may be some temporary anxiety or pain, usually one feels much better after the process has been completed.

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• Rutin is found in many plants such as buckwheat, black tea and apple peels

• green vegetables, legumes,   nuts, bananas,
• avocado

• manganese aids copper loss and MTC food was right for it - Adam Passey on 2008-11-27