Can too little copper lead to lung and heart disease?
A copper deficiency can predispose an individual to a lung disease similar to emphysema. A lack of the proper amount of copper intake has been associated with the development of anemia, heart muscle degeneration, and elevated cholesterol levels. Am I Clin Nutr 38:214-22, 1983. An interesting note is that a typical American diet is comprised of at least 22 percent sugar. A majority of dietary sugar is in the form of high fructose corn syrups, which increases the body’s need for copper.
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