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Copper (Cu)

Copper (Cu). Brittany Abrams, Megan Alvarez, Arlanda Coleman, Jency Dishman , Keri Dobitz , Donetta Hernandez, Marlen Quintanar , Sara Rivera, Lois Stovall, LaPorcha White Vet Tech Institute of Houston. Copper as a trace element….

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Copper (Cu)

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  1. Copper(Cu) Brittany Abrams, Megan Alvarez, Arlanda Coleman, JencyDishman, Keri Dobitz, Donetta Hernandez, MarlenQuintanar, Sara Rivera, Lois Stovall, LaPorcha White Vet Tech Institute of Houston

  2. Copper as a trace element… • The amount of Cu in the adult body is estimated to be between 100 – 150 mg • The majority is stored in the liver

  3. Copper is required for: • Formation of hemoglobin, red blood cells, and bones • Cardiac function • Cellular respiration • Connective tissue development • Immune function • Pigmentation of hair, eyes, and skin • Primary element in the production of melanin • Myelin formation

  4. Copper Deficiency • Rare • Stored well within the body • Even poor diets usually provide enough copper for the body’s needs

  5. Deficiency • Symptoms • Anemia • Low Cu levels mean Iron is usually also in short supply • Low hemoglobin production = Low oxygen levels in the blood

  6. Decreased growth • Depigmentation • Reproductive failure

  7. Bone lesions

  8. Aortic rupture High intake of fructose can make a Cu deficiency worse Craving chocolate may be linked to insufficient Cu levels since chocolate is naturally high in Cu

  9. Copper Excess • Copper-Storage Hepatopathy or Hepatotoxicosis • Seen in canines • Abnormally high amount of copper in the dog’s liver • Leads to hepatitis and scarring of the liver (cirrhosis)

  10. 3 Categories of Copper Storage Hepatopathy • Subclinical disease • Disease is affecting the liver, but there are no symptoms or changes in behavior • Sudden Acute disease • More often affects young canines • Hepatic necrosis resulting in death • Chronic Progressive disease • More often seen in middle-aged dogs with severe hepatitis

  11. Interactions • Assists in the utilization of iron • Cu imbalance may interfere with the binding capacity of iron • Copper balance can be upset by high intakes of fiber, iron, or vitamin C

  12. Copper and Zinc • If Cu levels increase, the body’s ability to absorb Zn is decreased and vice versa. • Unbalanced copper/zinc ratios noted in males who have a history of aggressive behavior

  13. Sources of Copper • Whole grain cereals • Leafy green vegetables • Nuts • Poultry • Shellfish • Soybeans • Organ meats • Molasses

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