1. Copper ions (copper) are essential elements for living things, whether animals or plants. Lack of copper in the human body can cause anemia, hair abnormalities, bone and artery abnormalities, and even brain disorders. However, if it is excessive, it can cause liver cirrhosis, diarrhea, vomiting, movement disorders and sensory nerve disorders.

2. Copper is an essential trace mineral for the human body. It can enter the blood 15 minutes after ingestion and exists both inside and outside red blood cells. It can help iron transfer proteins and play a role in the formation of heme. important role of catalysis. Moreover, copper elements are not easily destroyed during food cooking.

3. Copper is an indispensable micronutrient for human health. It has an important impact on the development and function of the blood, central nervous system and immune system, hair, skin and bone tissue, as well as the brain, liver, heart and other internal organs. Copper is mainly consumed from the daily diet.

4. The content of copper in the human body is about 100-150 mg, and the normal value of serum copper is 100-120 μg/dl. It is the second most abundant essential trace element in the human body. Copper-containing enzymes include tyrosinase, monoamine oxidase, superoxidase, superoxide dismutase, ceruloplasmin, etc.

5. Copper activates the formation of hemoglobin, promotes the absorption and utilization of iron, and is important in electron transfer, elastin synthesis, connective tissue metabolism, purine metabolism, phospholipids and nerve tissue formation. significance.

Extended information:

The following people should pay special attention to copper intake:

① Pregnant women, infants and children

He ( They) need to consume more copper. Maintaining the balance of steel in the body is a major factor that determines the growth rate of fetuses and babies and should be paid special attention to.

②People with abnormal diets

Malnourished residents in poor areas, those who have difficulty taking care of themselves (mainly the elderly and disabled) or people with partial eclipse habits, their dietary structure It is often unreasonable and easy to affect health due to copper deficiency.

③Some patients

Patients with chronic hepatitis, those who regularly receive hemodialysis and those who rely on infusions for a long time to replace or supplement food should have their copper intake monitored. Additionally, certain patients with metabolic abnormalities should also be aware of the potential effects of copper deficiency.

④ Genetic patients with severe copper metabolism abnormalities

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