The human body copper at a level of about 1-3 mg/kg of body mass. Copper is absorbed in the gut and then transported to the liver. Copper is an essential micronutrient required to sustain life in humans and other organisms, but it also be toxic if present in excess.
Too much copper is the system can cause a variety of ailments, including diarrhea eczema, hemolytic anemia, high blood pressure, kidney disease, nausea, premenstrual syndrome, sickle cell anemia, stomach pain and severe damage to the central nervous system.
Excessive copper levels in the body can be toxic and can impair physical and mental health. It has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, Menkes and Wilson’s disease.
Excessive copper in the body can promote destruction of eye tissue though oxidation. Persons with eye problems should be especially careful to balance their intake of copper with that of iron, zinc and calcium.
Studies have revealed that serum levels with either high copper and low magnesium or concomitance of low zinc with either high copper or low magnesium can both increase the mortality risk for middle-aged men.
Copper excessive in human body
