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Gabriel tests serum copper, ceruloplasmin, copper/zinc ratio, and sometimes hair mineral analysis or 24-hour urine copper.
Gabriel tests serum copper, ceruloplasmin, copper/zinc ratio, and sometimes hair mineral analysis or 24-hour urine copper. Treats with zinc supplementation to displace copper, molybdenum to assist copper excretion, vitamin C, supports liver detoxification, addresses estrogen if elevated, removes copper IUD if present, avoids copper supplements, and slowly mobilizes copper stores. Recognizes high copper causes psychiatric symptoms (anxiety, depression, mood swings), fatigue, and hormonal issues. Treatment gradual (rapid copper dumping can worsen symptoms).
Standard Treatment
Treat Wilson's disease if diagnosed (chelation with D-penicillamine or trientine, zinc), otherwise copper toxicity not widely recognized unless severe, may treat symptoms (anxiety, depression) without investigating copper.
The Problem
Copper toxicity not routinely tested or considered unless Wilson's disease suspected, 'normal range' for copper very wide (misses functional excess), doesn't recognize copper/zinc imbalance, treats psychiatric symptoms with medications without investigating mineral status, doesn't counsel on copper IUD risks, standard prenatal vitamins contain copper (problematic for those already high), inadequate recognition of birth control pill effects on copper.
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Avoid high-copper foods temporarily (shellfish, organ meats, nuts especially cashews and Brazil nuts, seeds, chocolate, mushrooms, soy), increase zinc-rich foods (red meat, oysters, pumpkin seeds), filtered water (avoid copper pipes, consider reverse osmosis), vitamin C rich foods support copper excretion, adequate protein with sulfur amino acids (eggs, poultry, fish), limit or avoid alcohol (impairs copper metabolism), organic foods (pesticides contain copper), consider removing copper IUD.
Remove copper IUD if present (significant source), avoid copper cookware, test home water for copper (especially if pipes copper and water acidic), run water before drinking (copper leaches when sitting), consider water filter that removes copper, discontinue birth control pills if possible (increase copper retention), address estrogen dominance (copper accumulates with high estrogen), support liver (copper excreted via bile), stress management (copper rises with stress), adequate sleep, avoid prenatal vitamins with copper.
Mind, Body & Spirit
True healing requires addressing all dimensions of health. These evidence-based practices complement physical treatment protocols.
Stress increases copper levels; critical for recovery.
Copper toxicity causes anxiety, depression, mood swings; support during detox.
Castor oil packs, coffee enemas, bitter herbs support bile flow and copper excretion.
Supports detoxification and copper elimination through sweat.
Supports detoxification without excessive cortisol.
Detoxification and mineral balancing occur during sleep.
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