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Copper side effects

Across 184 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 8 times (about 4 per 100 reports). The most common: nausea, depression, avoidance. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Copper is safe for you.

Reported side effects

nausea1
depression1
avoidance1
brain fog1
liver enlargement1
low mood1
imbalance1
serious complications1

What got worse for some people

In their own words

“I took zinc and copper high dosed and it did not raise my levels. Months now in.”
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“Heightened taste, smell & hearing. Energy levels skyrocket. My brain feels like it's working more powerfully and efficiently.”
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“I have started taking a copper supplement bc I have heard that gray hair can be due to a copper deficiency, so far I haven't noticed anything”
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“when I take copper, the exact opposite happens. My mood lowers and I feel like shit”
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“When I added the copper my insomnia came back hardcore for about 2 weeks...after 2-3 weeks I began sleeping even better”
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Is Copper safe? What the research covers

AResearch: Strong569 meta-analyses · 792 randomized trials on PubMed
Mol Nutr Food Res · 2024
Micronutrients and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review

Conclusion: Deficiencies or imbalances in specific vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin B, vitamin D, Fe, Se, and Zn are involved in the pathogenesis of AGA and may represent modifiable risk factors for the treatment and prevention of this condition.

Clin Nutr · 2022
ESPEN micronutrient guideline

Conclusion: This guideline should enable addressing suboptimal and deficient status of a bundle of MNs in at-risk diseases. In particular, it offers practical advice on MN provision and monitoring during nutritional support.

Copper side effects: what 184 users report — PlainPill