Posted by JLx on November 25, 2003, at 10:13:12
In reply to Re: Another question » JLx, posted by Larry Hoover on November 25, 2003, at 8:06:10
> > Re the copper/zinc, since women are more prone to excess copper related depression (or so I understand), then can taking zinc counteract that possibility?
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> Yes, but....
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> Wilson's disease is a disease of copper retention, like haemochromatosis is to iron. One of the ways of treating Wilson's is dosing with substantial amounts of zinc, higher levels than I would ever recommend. Without a blood test for copper, I wouldn't go there.I was just thinking perhaps that the zinc I'm taking in 50-100 mg/day amounts, may counteract whatever little bit it could at that amount of any excess copper I may be getting. I'll hope for the best anyway! :)
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