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			== Copper ==
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			File:Cu-Scheibe.JPG\|Cu-Scheibe
			File:Molten_copper_in_bright_sunlight.gif\|Molten copper in bright sunlight
			File:Copper_wire_comparison.JPG\|Copper wire comparison
			File:Royal_Observatory_Edinburgh_East_Tower_2010_cropped.jpg\|Royal Observatory Edinburgh East Tower 2010
			File:Native_Copper_from_the_Keweenaw_Peninsula_Michigan.jpg\|Native Copper from the Keweenaw Peninsula Michigan
			File:Chuquicamata-002.jpg\|Chuquicamata
			File:Copper_-_world_production_trend.svg\|Copper - world production trend
			File:Copper_Flash_Smelting_Process_(EN).svg\|Copper Flash Smelting Process (EN)
			File:1953_Canadian_Dime_in_a_box_of_US_Dimes.jpg\|1953 Canadian Dime in a box of US Dimes
			File:CopperIoxide.jpg\|CopperIoxide
			File:Tetramminkupfer(II)-sulfat-Monohydrat_Kristalle.png\|Tetramminkupfer(II)-sulfat-Monohydrat Kristalle
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'''Copper''' is a [[trace mineral]] that plays a vital role in the health of the human body. It is involved in a variety of [[biological process|biological processes]], including [[iron metabolism]], [[neurotransmitter synthesis]], and the formation of [[connective tissue]].

== Overview ==

Copper is an essential trace mineral that is required for a variety of biological functions. It is a component of several [[enzyme|enzymes]], and is necessary for the proper functioning of the [[nervous system]] and [[immune system]]. Copper also plays a role in the formation of [[red blood cells]], and helps the body absorb and use [[iron]].

== Health Benefits ==

Copper has several health benefits. It is necessary for the production of [[hemoglobin]], the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Copper also helps maintain healthy [[bone]]s and [[nerve]]s, and supports the immune system.

== Deficiency ==

[[Copper deficiency]] is rare, but can lead to a variety of health problems, including [[anemia]], [[neutropenia]], and [[osteoporosis]]. Symptoms of copper deficiency may include fatigue, weakness, and frequent infections.

== Sources of Copper ==

Copper is found in a variety of foods, including [[shellfish]], [[nuts and seeds]], [[whole grains]], [[organ meats]], and [[dark chocolate]].

== See Also ==

* [[Minerals]]
* [[Trace elements]]
* [[Dietary supplements]]

== References ==

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[[Category:Minerals]]
[[Category:Nutrition]]
[[Category:Health]]
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