Copper
Copper is an essential mineral. The recommended dosage is 3 mg/day for hair loss. 222
Experts caution that if taking copper in supplement form, be sure to take along with 30 mg of zinc. 222
Dietary Sources of Copper
- Calamari 2
- Chocolate 2
- Lentils 2
- Lobster 2
- Nuts (e.g., almonds, pistachios) 2
- Oysters 2
- Soybeans 2
- Walnut oil 223
Physiological Effects and Benefits of Copper
- Copper deficiency can cause hair loss. 2
- Needed for production of the antioxidant enzyme copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, which helps protect against free radical damage that promotes thinning hair. 47
- Copper helps make elastin and collagen (important proteins for skin cells).37
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