Copper Deficiency
Long-term high-dose zinc supplementation without adequate copper intake is a common cause of copper deficiency, because zinc and copper compete for absorption. Copper is required for the synthesis of collagen and elastin, which give arteri…
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Long-term high-dose zinc supplementation without adequate copper intake is a common cause of copper deficiency, because zinc and copper compete for absorption. Copper is required for the synthesis of collagen and elastin, which give arteries their structural strength and flexibility. Copper also functions as an antifungal and antibacterial agent.