10 Copper Deficiency Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #1: Fatigue
One of the main roles of copper is the production of energy. Copper is an essential component of ATP, the organic chemical from which energy is produced in the body. Copper is also responsible for the absorption of iron from the gut.
When copper levels are too low, less iron is absorbed into the body. This minimal absorption of iron can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a condition in which the body is unable to deliver adequate oxygen to its tissues. This lack of oxygen is responsible for feeling weak, tired, or fatigued as a consequence of copper deficiency.
