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Copper

High Research Quality

Description

Copper is an essential trace mineral involved in energy production, iron metabolism, and connective tissue formation.

Benefits

Evidence-supported benefits:

Essential for iron metabolism and preventing anemia
Supports connective tissue integrity

Claimed benefits (insufficient evidence):

Improved energy metabolism (claimed)
Enhanced connective tissue health (claimed)

Recommended Usage

900 mcg daily for adults.

Research Quality

4/5

Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.

Research Evidence

Copper's role in iron metabolism2004
Turnlund JR, et al.

Methodology

Clinical study

Participants

11 subjects

Key Outcomes

Demonstrated copper's role in iron metabolism

Citation (APA Style)

Turnlund et al. (2004). American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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Copper's importance in connective tissue health2011
Prohaska JR

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Highlighted copper's importance in connective tissue health

Citation (APA Style)

Prohaska (2011). Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology

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Copper's essential role in human health2005
Uriu-Adams JY, Keen CL

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Emphasized copper's essential role in human health

Citation (APA Style)

Uriu-Adams & Keen (2005). Annual Review of Nutrition

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