Copper to Zinc Ratio

A high Copper to Zinc ratio is believed to cause a range of detrimental health effects including growth and mental abnormalities, increased age degeneration and increase oxidative stress and cardiovascular disease risks.

• Copper

  Found in organ meats, shellfish, chocolate, mushrooms, nuts, beans, and whole-grain cereals. Helps protect cells from damage, and is needed for forming bone and red blood cells.

• Zinc

  Found in liver, eggs, seafood, red meats, oysters, certain seafood, milk products, eggs, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and whole grains. Needed for healthy skin, wound healing, and helps fight illnesses and infections.

• Copper to Zinc ratio

  Copper-to-zinc ratio is a key marker of immune balance, inflammation, and antioxidant status. An imbalanced ratio may indicate oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, or nutrient imbalances.