Sources of Copper

Possible sources of excessive copper include:

• Contaminated water leached from copper pipes
• Plumbers handling copper pipes
• Supplements
• Fungicides for swimming pools and foods (copper sulphate sprayed on some fruits and vegetables)
• Cookware
• Copper treated wood

References:

1. Clinipath Pathology. Sonic Pathology Handbook. Australia. Sonic Healthcare Ltd, 2014.
2. Eck PC, Wilson L. Toxic Metals in Human Health and Disease. United States of America.The Eck Institute of Applied Nutrition and Bioenergetics Ltd, 1989.
3. Cutler AH, Hair Test Interpretation: Finding Hidden Toxicities. United States of America. Andrew Hall Cutler, 2004.

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