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1. Introduction
2. Functions in the body
3. Food sources
4. Absorption
5. Metabolism
6. Copper distribution in the human body
7. Deficiency
8. Menkes syndrome (copper deficiency)
9. Excess
10. Wilson’s disease (copper overload)
11. Dietary reference values for adults
12. Further resources

Topics Covered

• Function of copper in the body
• Food sources of copper
• Copper deficiency and Menkes syndrome
• Wilson’s disease
• Copper absorption and metabolism in the body
• Excess copper
• Dietary reference values for copper

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Series:

• Vitamins & Minerals Your Body Needs

Categories:

• Metabolism & Nutrition

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Publication History

• Published on March 31, 2025

Financial Disclosures

• Prof. Susan Fairweather-Tait has not informed HSTalks of any commercial/financial relationship that it is appropriate to disclose.