29-11-2024, 11:44 AM
Before your eyes glaze over and you dismiss this as just more vitamins stuff?
Be aware that Zink has been proven to be helpful with protection and healing from a certain virus we all became so familiar with a couple of years ago? And can even help with the side effects from that injection!
But I realise that this moves the conversation into territory not really the purview of this forum and will leave it there. But if you should be interested in more information, please feel free to message me?
So, lets get started. To link Iron, Copper and Zink may seem a strange partnering? But hang in there it will make sense. As is the case with all supplements and nutrition, they do not work in isolation. It is the way elements interact, that is key to understanding their function in our body and their true value.
Obviously these notes are barely scratching the surface. But hopefully will help you see that there is a lot more to nutrition and health than just popping a few pills.
Iron:
Iron is essential for the transport of Oxygen by the Red Blood Cells.
This may surprise you? But the reality is that almost everyone, with the exception of perhaps heavy menstruation, or large blood losses (accident?) have too much Iron? Adding Iron will only worsen the situation, as excess Iron is damaging to your Cardiovascular system. And can cause inflammation just about everywhere!
As for Iron supplements, unless clearly stated to be bio available, such as Ferritin, or Heme-Iron? You might as well be swallowing iron shavings.
In fact you are!
And when you see products being advertised as being fortified with Iron? The majority are literally using iron dust. And we will not even start on some of the other ingredients!
Let's talk about Iron blood tests for a moment.
Seventy percent of the Iron in your body is stored in Red Blood Cells, 10% is found in Intercellular Protein, and one-tenth of 1% of the Iron is Serum Iron, in the form of Transferrin.
Notice... that your Red Blood Cells are not technically your Blood. But in fact float in the watery Serum portion of the Blood. And that is what is measured when they do a regular blood test. So the standard test is looking for Iron in the Serum, not the Red Blood Cells. You are not actually getting a true measure of your Iron stores. Low Ferritin (Iron in the Serum) is typically interpreted as low Iron, but that is a clinical mistake. As you need to look at all of the containers of Iron — Hemoglobin, Serum and Ferritin.
To get a more accurate picture you also need to look at non-iron markers such as Zinc, Copper and Ceruloplasmin, as well as vitamin A and vitamin D because they profoundly influence the bioavailability of Copper.
As an aside, If a blood test does show high Ferritin, it may be a sign of liver dysfunction?
Is your head spinning yet? The point of this is to show that a simple blood test does not actually give us an accurate understanding of what is going on.
When someone is told they have low Iron, it is generally because their Ferritin appears low. Almost always the real problem is Iron recycling dysfunction. Which is related to......
Copper deficiency!
Now this contradicts many medical “experts”, so it’s a major claim! But one backed up with solid clinical evidence.
(For further information please refer to the book, Cu-RE Your Fatigue: by Robbins Morley)
But understanding this can significantly impact on your health. As basically, “Iron deficiency” virtually doesn't exist outside of acute blood loss. So you are likely dealing with iron recycling dysfunction due to Copper deficiency.
As to put it simply. Copper chaperones Iron, putting it where it's needed to be in the body.
What the test also does not show is if Iron is high in cellular tissue? Excess Iron is pushed into the cells as a function of the immune system (it is trying to save you). But Iron that is not bound will find its way to the Mitochondria. Which can then almost collapse energy production! (this is bad news)
We are told that Iron regulates itself. It does not. It is entirely Copper dependent.
So... the real problem is not excess Iron but low Copper.
We've been trained to think we're anaemic and need to replace the Iron. When in fact the missing piece of the puzzle is bioavailable Copper.
Copper:
Is often said to be toxic. Although it is a trace element, most people are deficient. And actually need more in order for their Iron metabolism to function properly, as discussed above.
Your Mitochondria needs Copper to function properly. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a driver of virtually all chronic disease and ill health!
And each mitochondrion needs about 50,000 atoms of Copper to do its work. You need Copper!
Copper strengthens the blood vessels and keeps them taut. Low copper allows blood vessels to swell and weaken, which in extreme can lead to an aneurism.
Copper is essential for healthy gut function and nutrition absorption.
Your muscles also need Copper to function properly. As it plays an important role in energy production and cell membrane integrity in muscle tissue.
There are over 300 genes that are Copper-dependent.
Copper also helps with detox.
Retinol (vitamin A) is also crucial for mitochondrial function, and makes Copper bioavailable.”
Copper-rich foods: Bee pollen, grass fed beef liver and Acerola cherry.
Retinol can be found in beef liver and beef organs. Cod liver oil is also a recognised source of natural Retinol.
Zink:
Zink and Copper should be viewed as two sides of the same coin. Too much Zink depletes Copper. Always partner Zink with Copper, as Zink and Copper are antagonistic to each other. Meaning the more of one element you retain, the less of the other you will have.
Zink can help with acne, as high levels of Oestrogen increases production of Sebum in skin follicles. (Zink cream can sometimes help?)
And just to add to the mix, Vit D helps maintain a healthy Zink/Copper balance.
An indicator of Zink deficiency is a loss of taste and smell, and sometimes unusual hair loss.
The ratio between Copper and Zinc is still a matter of investigation? But there seems to be a consensus around a ratio of 8:1 Zink to Copper.
Dose can also be variable for some? But 24mg Zink and 3mg Copper appears to be a good baseline?
It is possible to get an indication of Iron, Copper and Zink levels with hair analysis.
(I can personally attest to this.)
For more information on Copper and Iron. And also Magnesium which is critical for health.
https://therootcauseprotocol.com/
And the book: Cu-RE Your Fatigue: The Root Cause and How To Fix It... by Robbins, Morley
Be aware that Zink has been proven to be helpful with protection and healing from a certain virus we all became so familiar with a couple of years ago? And can even help with the side effects from that injection!
But I realise that this moves the conversation into territory not really the purview of this forum and will leave it there. But if you should be interested in more information, please feel free to message me?
So, lets get started. To link Iron, Copper and Zink may seem a strange partnering? But hang in there it will make sense. As is the case with all supplements and nutrition, they do not work in isolation. It is the way elements interact, that is key to understanding their function in our body and their true value.
Obviously these notes are barely scratching the surface. But hopefully will help you see that there is a lot more to nutrition and health than just popping a few pills.
Iron:
Iron is essential for the transport of Oxygen by the Red Blood Cells.
This may surprise you? But the reality is that almost everyone, with the exception of perhaps heavy menstruation, or large blood losses (accident?) have too much Iron? Adding Iron will only worsen the situation, as excess Iron is damaging to your Cardiovascular system. And can cause inflammation just about everywhere!
As for Iron supplements, unless clearly stated to be bio available, such as Ferritin, or Heme-Iron? You might as well be swallowing iron shavings.
In fact you are!
And when you see products being advertised as being fortified with Iron? The majority are literally using iron dust. And we will not even start on some of the other ingredients!
Let's talk about Iron blood tests for a moment.
Seventy percent of the Iron in your body is stored in Red Blood Cells, 10% is found in Intercellular Protein, and one-tenth of 1% of the Iron is Serum Iron, in the form of Transferrin.
Notice... that your Red Blood Cells are not technically your Blood. But in fact float in the watery Serum portion of the Blood. And that is what is measured when they do a regular blood test. So the standard test is looking for Iron in the Serum, not the Red Blood Cells. You are not actually getting a true measure of your Iron stores. Low Ferritin (Iron in the Serum) is typically interpreted as low Iron, but that is a clinical mistake. As you need to look at all of the containers of Iron — Hemoglobin, Serum and Ferritin.
To get a more accurate picture you also need to look at non-iron markers such as Zinc, Copper and Ceruloplasmin, as well as vitamin A and vitamin D because they profoundly influence the bioavailability of Copper.
As an aside, If a blood test does show high Ferritin, it may be a sign of liver dysfunction?
Is your head spinning yet? The point of this is to show that a simple blood test does not actually give us an accurate understanding of what is going on.
When someone is told they have low Iron, it is generally because their Ferritin appears low. Almost always the real problem is Iron recycling dysfunction. Which is related to......
Copper deficiency!
Now this contradicts many medical “experts”, so it’s a major claim! But one backed up with solid clinical evidence.
(For further information please refer to the book, Cu-RE Your Fatigue: by Robbins Morley)
But understanding this can significantly impact on your health. As basically, “Iron deficiency” virtually doesn't exist outside of acute blood loss. So you are likely dealing with iron recycling dysfunction due to Copper deficiency.
As to put it simply. Copper chaperones Iron, putting it where it's needed to be in the body.
What the test also does not show is if Iron is high in cellular tissue? Excess Iron is pushed into the cells as a function of the immune system (it is trying to save you). But Iron that is not bound will find its way to the Mitochondria. Which can then almost collapse energy production! (this is bad news)
We are told that Iron regulates itself. It does not. It is entirely Copper dependent.
So... the real problem is not excess Iron but low Copper.
We've been trained to think we're anaemic and need to replace the Iron. When in fact the missing piece of the puzzle is bioavailable Copper.
Copper:
Is often said to be toxic. Although it is a trace element, most people are deficient. And actually need more in order for their Iron metabolism to function properly, as discussed above.
Your Mitochondria needs Copper to function properly. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a driver of virtually all chronic disease and ill health!
And each mitochondrion needs about 50,000 atoms of Copper to do its work. You need Copper!
Copper strengthens the blood vessels and keeps them taut. Low copper allows blood vessels to swell and weaken, which in extreme can lead to an aneurism.
Copper is essential for healthy gut function and nutrition absorption.
Your muscles also need Copper to function properly. As it plays an important role in energy production and cell membrane integrity in muscle tissue.
There are over 300 genes that are Copper-dependent.
Copper also helps with detox.
Retinol (vitamin A) is also crucial for mitochondrial function, and makes Copper bioavailable.”
Copper-rich foods: Bee pollen, grass fed beef liver and Acerola cherry.
Retinol can be found in beef liver and beef organs. Cod liver oil is also a recognised source of natural Retinol.
Zink:
Zink and Copper should be viewed as two sides of the same coin. Too much Zink depletes Copper. Always partner Zink with Copper, as Zink and Copper are antagonistic to each other. Meaning the more of one element you retain, the less of the other you will have.
Zink can help with acne, as high levels of Oestrogen increases production of Sebum in skin follicles. (Zink cream can sometimes help?)
And just to add to the mix, Vit D helps maintain a healthy Zink/Copper balance.
An indicator of Zink deficiency is a loss of taste and smell, and sometimes unusual hair loss.
The ratio between Copper and Zinc is still a matter of investigation? But there seems to be a consensus around a ratio of 8:1 Zink to Copper.
Dose can also be variable for some? But 24mg Zink and 3mg Copper appears to be a good baseline?
It is possible to get an indication of Iron, Copper and Zink levels with hair analysis.
(I can personally attest to this.)
For more information on Copper and Iron. And also Magnesium which is critical for health.
https://therootcauseprotocol.com/
And the book: Cu-RE Your Fatigue: The Root Cause and How To Fix It... by Robbins, Morley