Copper Toxicity: Unraveling the Hidden Dangers and Nurturing Optimal Health

https://www.stillmanwellness.com/stillman-special-offers Join Dr. Stillman and Clark Engelbert as they discuss what copper is, why it's essential for good health, and why they're both wary of copper supplements in our modern world. [00:06] Copper toxicity: Understanding the hidden dangers - Copper's challenging measurement and characteristics - Copper's quick toxicity due to oxidation state shifting - Copper and ceruloplasmin sensitive to inflammation - Serum copper measurement challenges due to inflammation [02:24] Challenges in measuring copper levels - Blood levels may not reflect overall copper status - Treatment improves health in copper toxicity cases - Reducing serum copper helps patients recover - Hair analysis may show low copper despite treatment [06:46] Low ceruloplasmin levels and impaired copper metabolism - Ceruloplasmin level indicates copper utilization - Copper metabolism is controlled by various mechanisms - Hair tissue analysis and mineral balancing course [08:55] Thyroid hormone activation affects copper balance - Thyroid hormone signals activate ceruloplasmin synthesis - Imbalances disrupt ceruloplasmin synthesis - Insufficient ceruloplasmin impairs copper binding [13:09] Competition between copper, manganese, and zinc - Manganese in oatmeal, spinach, nuts, and seeds - Zinc intake low without red meat - A balanced diet provides 2-4mg of copper per day - Nutrient awareness for a healthy diet [15:14] Avoid extreme diets for zinc-copper balance - Find alternative zinc sources - Hair analysis shows high copper, and low zinc in fatigued women - Imbalances in vegan and vegetarian diets [19:06] Harnessing copper imbalance with LifeWave patches - LifeWave patches use copper peptides - Excess minerals create an imbalance - Measures like sauna and mineral antagonists - Potential for other therapies [21:04] Sauna Space and its founder Brian - High-quality saunas with EMF-blocking technology - Coppertoxic.com for relevant information - Excessive copper intake risks with beef liver consumption - Men should be cautious about copper levels [25:12] Balancing minerals and methylation pathways - Organic acid test for insights - Adequate B vitamin and protein intake - Hair analysis for copper supplementation [27:11] Copper measurement challenges and hair analysis - Low hair copper doesn't always mean supplementation need - Hair analysis determines copper supplementation - Slow oxidizers avoid supplemental copper - Fast oxidizers usually require more copper [31:13] Manipulating minerals for faster balance - Higher mineral doses yield different results - High zinc and copper intake impractical through diet [33:02] Modern concerns: copper toxicity and low zinc - Copper toxicity from piping and utensils - Hormonal replacement and birth control increase copper - Chronic low zinc due to farming and stress - Mineral interaction between zinc, copper, and calcium [36:59] Balancing essential minerals and removing toxins - Balancing nutritive minerals restores bioenergetic potential - Bioenergetic potential eliminates toxic metals - Case studies show improvements in copper and aluminum [38:52] Hair testing every three months for optimal performance - Heavy metals and minerals compete with zinc - Hair testing maintains balance [42:57] Metal toxicology and mineral interactions - Metals enter cells through mineral channels - Imbalances affect minerals and metals - Hair analysis proposed in the 1940s - Metals and minerals compete for absorption - Ionic mimicry and interaction [44:56] Ionic mimicry and its effects - Proposed in 1980 with research on Mercury and cadmium - Mimicry can raise estrogen levels and cause copper retention - Limited research requires better solutions [49:05] Variety and individualized care for optimal health - A wide range of foods provides nutrients - Individualized care based on unique needs [50:53] Lab tests for personalized supplements and advice - Test labs or try remote testing kits - Coaching and modules address diet and lifestyle - Minerals influence psychology and thinking - Copper build-up leads to overthinking and anxiety [54:54] Balancing the whole mineral system with hair analysis - Hair analysis balances the entire mineral system - Individual mineral levels not measured - Hair test vehicle for mineral balancing [56:53] Understanding minerals in a system - Ionic mimicry connects metals and minerals - Hair test measures the system - Course and coaching enhance understanding - The waiting list for course enrolment [1:00:29] Stay updated with courses and webinars - Valuable courses and webinars available for purchase - Follow nutritional_analytics on Instagram

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