Copper and Iron Interactions.

Posted on March 29, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

There is a recognized and poorly understood relationship between iron and copper metabolism in our bodies. Some cases of iron deficiency anemia cannot be relieved by the consumption of iron but can be successfully treated by the consumption of copper. The best current explanation of the relationship of iron to copper is based on the […]

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Supplements: Copper, Iron

Miscellaneous: Bile, Ceruloplasmin, Liver, Red blood cells

Copper in Nutrition.

Posted on March 12, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

The intestinal absorption of copper depends on the circulation between the intestine and the liver and on the bile secretion. This controls the copper nutritional status of the person. Some of the factors that influence copper absorption are proteins, amino acids, fructose, ascorbic acid, phytates, divalent cations, etc. This is a foreign language article and […]

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Supplements: Copper, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Miscellaneous: Amino acid, Bile, Fructose, Intestine, Liver, Phytates (phytic acid), Protein

Cocoa for Copper Deficiency.

Posted on February 7, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Copper deficiencies have been reported in people on long-term tube feedings due to inadequate copper in the supplement given, which can lead to anemia and low white blood cells counts. The authors have treated a series of patients who have copper deficiencies due to tube feedings with Hershey’s cocoa, which is said to be rich […]

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Conditions: Anemia, Cerebrovascular disease, Copper deficiency, White blood cell deficiency

Supplements: Copper

Foods: Cacao nibs, Chocolate, Cocoa, Mexican chocolate

Age-Related Eye Disease, Zinc and Antioxidants.

Posted on February 5, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

This study represents a new clinical trial of high dose antioxidants and zinc for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Highlighted here is the effect of zinc with two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, included in the formula, along with Beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E. Copper was added to prevent zinc induced copper deficiency. This […]

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Conditions: Age-related macular degeneration, Cataracts, Copper deficiency

Supplements: Antioxidants, Beta-carotene, Carotenoids, Copper, Lutein, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E, Zeaxanthin, Zinc

Nutrients, Stem Cells, Growth Factors for Brain Rebuilding.

Posted on January 11, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

The use of supplements can prolong and restore brain activity in humans. Two important factors in brain degeneration are free radical damage and mitochondrial decline, with resulting energy failure. Mitochondria in cells generate about 90% of a cells energy by way of a chain of chemical reactions called the citric acid cycle and mitochondria are […]

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Copper Absorption and Bioavailability.

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Dr. Gary Pack

Thirty to forty percent of the copper we ingest is absorbed. With aging, the loss of efficiency of the liver may result in higher copper levels because elimination of excess copper depends on the bile production. Dietary fiber can alter copper levels in different ways depending on the amount of fiber ingested. Malabsorption diseases and […]

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Conditions: Aging, Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Copper deficiency, Gastrointestinal disease, Malabsorption, Wilson's disease

Supplements: Amino acids, Citric acid (citrate), Copper, Dietary fiber, Iron, Malic acid, Molybdenum, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Zinc

Foods: Vegetables

Miscellaneous: Bile, Liver

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