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Just curious if anyone has had a hair mineral test? I know copper is a cofactor in neurotransmitter synthesis (norepinephrine especially). The few tests I have seen via a brief search here all showed low copper. I understand that even if the test shows high copper this may be indicative of an inability to absorb it. If anyone has any copper results or other mineral deficiencies I would like us to chat about this in the thread.
On a personal note I find taking copper on a daily basis (4mg) stops the high histamine release I appear to have and works better at inhibiting hyperactivity than even klonopin. Copper is unique in that it is not found in everyone's diet in sufficient amounts (especially not mine). I have tried supplementing with zinc, magnesium, and every other mineral with no real success aside from copper. Zinc makes me want to throw up. Iron makes me extremely tired (possibly antagonizing copper?).
Finally we see copper is a cofactor in the methylation cycle.
On a personal note I find taking copper on a daily basis (4mg) stops the high histamine release I appear to have and works better at inhibiting hyperactivity than even klonopin. Copper is unique in that it is not found in everyone's diet in sufficient amounts (especially not mine). I have tried supplementing with zinc, magnesium, and every other mineral with no real success aside from copper. Zinc makes me want to throw up. Iron makes me extremely tired (possibly antagonizing copper?).
Finally we see copper is a cofactor in the methylation cycle.