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Is there evidence that offspring born to a copper deficient mother can have permanent central nervous system problems?

April 26, 2017born Copper deficient mother nervous system offspring PERMANENT problems

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Is there evidence that offspring born to a copper deficient mother can have permanent central nervous system problems?

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A. Yes, recent Minnesota research with mice showed that perinatal brain development was affected by copper concentration in the mother diet. Mice born to copper deficient dams had permanent brain disorders even when fed adequate copper after birth.