INFORMATION ON COPPER A.A.C.
Copper AAC is the essential trace mineral Copper, chelated with an amino acid for enhanced absorption and utilization.
Chelation protects the binded molecule through the digestive tract, which is gentler on the digestive system and easier for the moleculre to pass through. This enables the body to make maximum use of the mineral.
Copper is the third most prevalent mineral in the body with the highest concentration in the brain and liver.
Vital to human growth and development, from foetal development through to old age, Copper is a key mineral in many different metabolic processes, as without it, the brain, nervous system and cardiovascular systems could not function normally.
Copper performs a critical role in numerous enzyme functions, such as being a catalyst for SOD (superoxide dismutase) and other antioxidants, ridding the body of damaging free radicals.
It promotes hemoglobin synthesis and absorption of iron, energy production and cholesterol/ glucose metabolism.
Copper is important as a cofactor in the formation of collagen, a key part of bones and connective tissue, central to building and repairing body tissues and especially important for the heart and arteries. It protects nerve fibres, promotes efficient communication between nerve cells and boosts immune function, resistance to stress and illness .
Formation of the pigment melanin in the skin, requires Copper, and it has been used for healthy hair and skin, decreased pigmentation and woundhealing.
The body stores Copper mostly in the bones and muscles.
How it works:
After ingestion, Copper is absorbed from the small intestine, into the bloodstream and carried via ceruloplasmin and other transport proteins to the liver, for subsequent distribution throughout the body.
Copper's principal funcion is serving as a co-factor for certain enzymes and being a catalyst to essential metabolic processes and organ functioning.
POPULAR USE & PUBLISHED BENEFITS bbbb
- Growth and development
- Metabolism (glucose, sugar, cholesterol)
- Enzyme catalyst
- Immune function
- Structural integrity (repair and build)
- Antioxidant
- Blood vessels, cardiovascular health
- Neurological health
WHOLE FOODS
- Beef, liver, kidneys, oysters, squid, lobster, mussels, crab, clams
- Beans, whole grains, soy flour, wheat bran, almonds, barley, nuts, oats, lentils, cashews, macadamias,pecans, almonds, pistachios, soybeans
- Avocados, beets, mushrooms, dried fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas, grapes
- Chocolate, cocoa, enriched cereals, blackstrap molasses, black pepper
RECOMMENDED USE
- Range: 220 - 4000µg daily
- Popular use: 270µg daily
- Daily with food