Metabolic
Biomarker

Copper

Available as add-on
Why we test it
Copper supports iron metabolism, antioxidant defense, and neurotransmitter production. Both deficiency and excess affect the brain: too much free copper promotes oxidative damage.
BetterBrain target
70-110 µg/dL (copper:zinc ratio ~1:1)
Essential but toxic in excess. Free copper promotes oxidative damage and is elevated in Alzheimer's brain tissue.
What you Can do
  1. Zinc supplementation (to balance ratio)
  2. Limit copper cookware
  3. Water filtration
  4. Copper-aware diet

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