[Jilldalil]

The father of my children has been using steroids for about 10 years. He went had bad blood work come back three times. The bad blood work is due to high levels of Copper. THey were leaning towards Wilsons Disease but he doesn't have the symptom of the eyes for it. I am wondering what else this could be. What causes high copper levels?

[N0help4u]

He could be oxidating his copper too slow.
He may have an imbalance in other minerals due to his high copper.
Copper has to be balanced with zinc.

COPPER TOXICITY SYNDROME

A brief survey of copper/zinc imbalance will show why this condition can be so serious. Copper is an essential trace mineral, but it is needed only in minute amounts. It works in a paired relationship with zinc, sometimes in complement and sometimes opposing. Copper is present in most foods, and is also absorbed from the environment.4,5 When zinc is present in abundance, and when there is enough quality protein available to bind it,6 copper can be handled freely, and the excess can be readily excreted trough the bile.7,8

When the diet is lacking in zinc and protein, however—and in fats to promote bile production —use of high-copper foods, and environmental copper, primarily ingested through our water, promote buildup of copper in our tissues.

Copper-Zinc Imbalance: Unrecognized Consequence of Plant-Based Diets and a Contributor to Chronic Fatigue

I would check with the dr to find out if his zinc level is low.

I know hot cocoa and chocolate are suppose to have a good bit of copper in them. Does he eat chocolate much?