The nutrients will cause a mad, uncontrolled release of toxins which the body was not prepared to release. The result will be feeling lousy. When the body is fighting a chronic infection it is using all its energy for this purpose. Supplements may help the person feel a little better, but not consistently. While I could write volumes on my experience with excess copper, let's cover some basics regarding this mineral.
Copper is stored in the liver and lymph glands and used to neutralize infections.
Due to the fact that the body will retain copper to try to put out the fire of an infection and clear up its toxins, the chronic fatigue sufferer will be copper toxic. Zinc is involved in thousands of energy and immune-related cycles. This has been shown to depress thyroid function and cause increased viral activity. When Phase I and II are complete, the body can then directly utilize nutrients, heal itself, and restore energy. Vitamin E, manganese, oil of evening primrose, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, pantothenic acid, Vitamin D, essential fatty acids, and proteins are all involved in hormone production resulting in energy production.