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.