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8 warning signs your body may be running low on copper
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
Adults generally require about 900 micrograms of copper daily, but factors including low dietary intake, bariatric surgery and prolonged use of high-dose zinc supplements can increase the risk of deficiency.
Tingling or numbness in the hands and feet Copper deficiency can affect the nervous system and may cause peripheral neuropathy.
A recent publication by highlighted a range of symptoms associated with low copper levels, noting that prolonged deficiency may cause neurological problems that do not always fully reverse.
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