Symmetry Products with Copper:
NutraPack, Premium Plus, Extreme Fuel, Ultra Vitality, Future Star
Copper is classified as an essential
mineral. If one's body does not acquire a sufficient amount of
copper, iron can not be mobilized from body stores, which explains
why iron deficiency and copper deficiency have similarities. Various
enzyme reactions require copper as well. The liver and brain contain
the largest amounts of copper in your body. Copper imbalances can
produce various symptoms, inefficient utilization of iron and
protein, diarrhea, high cholesterol, thyroid problems, stunted
growth, mental and emotional problems.
Studies have been published that further establish the negative
effects of copper deficiency in humans. Copper is of vital
importance in the support of the cardiovascular system, joints,
bones and against free radical damage. Copper is also vital for
keeping skin, blood vessels and connective tissue supple and
elastic. These well-documented findings came as a surprise to many
who had been misled to believe that copper should be avoided because
it is toxic and can generate free radicals.
Not only is copper relatively non-toxic, but a deficiency of copper
raises free-radical activity in our bodies by lowering the activity
of many of our endogenous antioxidant peptides like superoxide
dismutase, ceruloplasmin, and glutathione peroxidase. Indeed, a
deficiency of copper increases damage from free radicals. Research
showing a negative effect of both zinc and ascorbic acid supplements
on copper status was alarming for supplement users. Benefits of good
copper nutrition are obvious, especially for those people consuming
supplements of dietary copper antagonists like zinc and ascorbic
acid.
Some companies manufacture multivitamin or mineral products that
contain little or no copper (and worse, with high doses of vitamin C
and zinc), and do not worry about the possible consequences.
Remember the fundamental importance of adequate copper in good
nutrition. Because copper supplements are inexpensive, its
importance has generally been overlooked. If copper were a
high-priced nutrient it would have many vocal supporters pointing to
its vital importance and remarkable health-promoting properties.
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