Copper level in the body parallels estrogen levels. Copper is a natural yeast fighter Copper improves epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine. Auditory hallucinations Depression Binge eaters have been found to have lower levels. Refining white flour Alkaline medium inhibits copper. Excess accumulates in liver, kidneys and brain.
Conditions are rare, but common in infants who are premature.
Menkes' syndrome is a hereditary disorder causing copper deficiency. High copper can be toxic. High copper interferes with zinc, which is needed to manufacture digestive enzymes. Many high copper people dislike protein and are drawn to high-carbohydrate diets because they have difficulty digesting protein foods. Excessive copper in children is associated with hyperactive behavior, learning disorders such as dyslexia, ADD and infections such as ear.