Copper Toxicity (Cu)

Copper toxicity is associated with a number of medical conditions, including:

• Fatigue and exhaustion
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Paranoia
• Suicidal feelings
• Tachycardia
• Liver damage
• Hypothyroidism
• Hypoglycemia
• Low blood pressure

Please see conventional, complementary, and alternative medical treatments for important background information regarding the different types of medical treatments discussed on this page. Naturopathic, Complementary, and Alternative treatments that may be considered include:

Copper toxicity may be due to excessive copper in the soil and water (e.g. in "Red-Rock" areas of Arizona, a combination of acidic tap water and copper plumbing, or a relative deficiency of zinc.