Improving Copper Overload with Supplements for Ceruloplasmin and Metallothionein

Maintaining proper copper levels is essential for health. Excess copper, unbound to proteins, can be toxic. To manage this, the body uses proteins like ceruloplasmin to transport copper and metallothioneins to store excess copper safely. Nutrients like zinc, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), and vitamin B12 play pivotal roles in this balance. Zinc can limit copper absorption and boost metallothionein production, NAC supports the creation of glutathione that aids in copper regulation, and B12 helps convert homocysteine to methionine, a building block for metallothioneins.

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