Functions

Human Nutrition 3(3+0)
Lesson 41 : Copper

Functions

  • Helps in the manufacture of red blood cells along with iron
  • Needed for the production of collagen which is responsible for the health of our bones, cartilage and skin
  • Copper is an antioxidant mineral protects against free radical damage
  • Necessary for the production of adrenal hormones
  • Helps in the absorption of iron
  • Maintains the health of nerve fibers
  • Is essential for the utilization of vitamin C
  • Makes tyrosine usable to promote skin and hair color
  • regulates cholesterol
  • Inactivates histamine.
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