Copper Cu

Atomic Number: 29
Atomic Weight: 63.546

Human Physiology:

• Formation of hemoglobin
• Present in many enzymes
• Synthesis of phospholipids
• Bone formation
• Production of RNA

Source:

• Liver, whole grain products, almonds
• Green vegetables, dried legumes, seafood

Deficiency:

• Memory loss
• Emphysema, pulmonary edema
• Osteoporosis
• Anemia
• Decreased immunity
• Menkers' ("kinky hair" disease)

Excess:

• Wilson's disease (genetic disorder of abnormal copper metabolism), excess retention in liver, brain, kidney, corneas