10 Copper Deficiency Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #3: Sensitivity to Low Temperature
Most individuals with copper deficiency may tend to be more sensitive to lower temperatures. This is because copper has a role in the working of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a small gland in the neck that produces thyroid hormones. These hormones are essential for the regulation of body heat, heart rate, metabolism, and blood pressure.
Research shows that T3 and T4 thyroid hormones are associated with the levels of copper in the body. The thyroid hormone levels fall when the levels of copper are low. This negatively affects the thyroid gland function. Because the thyroid gland helps to regulate heat production and metabolism, the low levels of thyroid hormone can contribute to increasing your sensitivity to cold.
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