Focusing on micronutrients today & in particular we want to chat about COPPER.

Copper is a trace mineral, meaning we only need a small quantity to function properly.

Its primary role is to help form hemoglobin, collagen & supports multiple enzymatic & protein processes to support energy metabolism & DNA synthesis.

Getting enough copper in your diet will support the following:

*Boost Brain Health
*Promote Healthy Skin, Hair & Eyes
*Promote Energy Maintenance & Prevent Anemia
*Allow for Proper Growth & Development
*Strengthen Bones
*Support Your Metabolism
*Support Immunity

Top food choices of copper in ranking order are:

*Organ meats, especially liver
*Oysters
*Dark chocolate
*Potatoes
*Mushrooms
*Cashews
*Crab
*Sunflower seeds
*Tofu
*Chickpeas

Be sure not to consume too much copper (beyond RDA of 900 μg/day) as that will have a negative impact on your zinc & iron levels too as they compete for similar receptors.

As with anything, it’s all about balance.

To learn more about copper, check out this NIH link:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Copper-HealthProfessional/

Here’s a few fun recipes to help assure you are getting enough copper in your diet:

https://draxe.com/recipes/quinoa-kale-slaw/
https://draxe.com/recipes/almond-butter-chocolate-cookies/

So be sure to get in your daily intake of copper, doing so will keep you feeling your best.

To learn more about how to work with me as your men’s functional nutrition coach to help guide you on your journey to wellness, please go to https://rerootnutritioncoach.com/book-with-re-root & schedule your free 30-minute discovery call with me.

To your health!

Joseph

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