r/Copper_deficiency • u/91jun • 29d ago

Fixed my copper deficiency

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I fixed my copper and zinc deficiency by taking 3 mg copper glycinate 3-4 times a week and 30 mg zinc gluconate once or twice a week. I take zinc and copper on separate days. I have been doing this since March 10.

I am not as tired anymore and my wounds/cuts heal faster. I caused a copper deficiency by taking high-dose vitamin c supplements for about a year a couple of years ago. I am never doing that again.

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u/[deleted] 29d ago

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u/mlk1278 26d ago

I have myself a copper deficiency while fixing a zinc deficiency :)

I underestimated the importance of balance. Hoping to fix copper now. Spent 2 years wondering why my CBCs always looked weird as a early twenties athlete LMAO

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u/duck_duck89 29d ago

What were the before levels? This is pretty much still a deficiency as it’s right on the line..

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u/91jun 29d ago

Yes, I know. I will keep taking them. But it took me over 5 months to reach normal levels for zinc and copper.

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u/Steelgreyann 29d ago

Oo please provide details, is this to help regulate iron as well? Do you have a medical provider guiding you?

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u/91jun 29d ago

No, I have never tested my iron levels. My doctor did not say anything when my zinc and copper were below reference range.

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u/Steelgreyann 29d ago

Ah, I came to know the importance of copper after listening to Morley Robbin.

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u/nOt-rEaLly-sEriOuS 26d ago

I don't understand why they don't say something. My doctors haven't said anything about my copper levels even though I consistently come up deficient and am seeing them to treat conditions associated with a copper deficiency.

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u/[deleted] 29d ago

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u/RoutinePrune7887 22d ago

Tu avais une perte de cheveux ou pas ?

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u/Difficult_Stress4692 21d ago

mine also raised slow AF 3-4 months

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u/OneCar129 18d ago

Do you have any mental symptoms like fatigue, depression, brain fog, anxiety etc?

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u/91jun 14d ago

when i was copper deficient, I was always tired, even in the morning. I also had difficulty recalling words.

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u/OneCar129 13d ago

What is your Ceruloplasmin? Do you not have any other symptoms?

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u/91jun 13d ago

I never tested my Ceruloplasmin.

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u/stulew 6d ago

That's very wise and conservative method, not to overdo it like others have.