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Copper
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Copper is a nutrient mineral — Essential trace element; constituent of enzymes
What it does
Essential trace element; constituent of enzymes
Where you'll see it
Meat, eggs, oils, oysters (highest concentration), water
What the research says
Copper compounds used as pesticides. Some animal diseases suspected from copper deficiency.
Benefits
Essential trace element involved in iron metabolism, red blood cell production.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): An essential trace element and a constituent of plants and of animal and human tissues