Posted by janejane on January 16, 2010, at 9:21:00
In reply to Re: Copper deficiency (low serum copper), posted by bleauberry on January 16, 2010, at 5:37:04
After I got my first results, I read some material written by a guy who I believe was associated with Pfeiffer, but I didn't delve too deeply since I thought the deficiency would be readily corrected by the supplementation. Another review seems to be in order.
I think I may also look for a new holistic doc (who takes my insurance) as the two I've seen so far haven't been too helpful. Hopefully I can find someone experienced with mercury and candida.
It seems like I should get other mineral levels tested, doesn't it? Iron for sure. I think I mentioned in the other post that one doc did test for zinc and it was low normal. It'd be really interesting to see where selenium is. I noticed that when I got a Vitamin D test last year (also too low), the doc also ordered calcium and magnesium. Those were both normal so at least those supplements seem to be working.
I don't know if this might be another clue, but I did have thyroid tests run last summer and everything was pretty well in range, except TSH was a little low at 0.5 uIU/ml. Doc said she thought I might be slightly hyper. She also tested for celiac and those tests were normal. I don't know why there wasn't a test for casein. Is that not worthwhile?
One thing I remember reading about copper deficiency is that it can be associated with high LDL. Mine is usually around 100, which is quite good. So maybe somewhat low serum copper is normal and acceptable for me? Except for depression, I'm not sure I have other symptoms. Then again, I should probably try to bring levels up anyway, since deficiency is also associated with aneurysm, which is pretty scary.
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