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Copper Toxicity and Copper Dysregulation: Signs, Symptoms and HTMA

Updated: 2 days ago

(Updated 15th August, 2024)

Abstract 3D maze of copper and brown geometric blocks with glowing blue gaps and diagonal bands, futuristic and layered.
Copper: more than a conductor of electricity

In my clinical practice, after analyzing thousands of HTMA reports over the years, I often notice mineral patterns that suggest potential copper dysregulation. This is a clinical observation rather than proof that copper toxicity is causing a person's symptoms or medical condition. Although these are not diagnoses, a hair tissue mineral analysis of this type provides insights into possible lifestyle and nutritional adjustments that could help reduce both risks and symptoms.


Do you want to know how copper influences your health? Watch this video:



A client who has been struggling with heart and related health issues wrote me this ( Reproduced with permission):


"Hi Gary, I just wanted to give feedback on the body since taking the copper. There has been a 90% improvement in joint pain since starting the copper; even the knee and ankle are now much improved. Thank you very much for your wisdom; not sure where I would have been without your advice. Thanks"

Here is his latest hair tissue mineral analysis, and note the low copper (Cu):


Nutritional elements bar chart with Ca, Mg, Na, K, Cu, Zn, P, Fe, Mn, Cr, Se, B, Co, Mo and S levels on a blue grid.
HTMA indicating copper dysregulation

Note the low copper in the HTMA below of another person diagnosed medically, with rheumatoid arthritis:


Hair analysis report with bar charts for nutritional, toxic and additional elements; header shows SCALP, female, age 48.
Another HTMA indicating copper dysregulation

Here's another example below of low copper associated with a diagnosed autoimmune condition:


Hair mineral analysis report from InterClinical Laboratories New Zealand with blue, pink, and green elemental bar charts.
Yet another HTMA indicating copper issues

Here is an example of copper toxicity:


Chart comparing nutritional and toxic elements, with blue and pink bars, reference ranges, and labels like Ca, Mg, Pb, and Hg.
More copper issues, in this case, linked to previous Glandular Fever

Copper is essential for health, but problems can arise when copper metabolism becomes disturbed. HTMA patterns are remarkably consistent with signs and symptoms that align with copper dysregulation or deficiency or excess.


Continue your journey discovering the fascinating world of copper and nutrition by reading this article about the Indicators of "Hidden" Copper Toxicity.


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3 Comments


Kiwi Cam
Kiwi Cam
Oct 29, 2022

We have copper coming through in our drinking water since rain water is acidic. Is this always a bad thing or only if bodily copper levels are too high? We usually mix the rain water with bore water (alkaline) to neutralise the pH which avoids the copper staining.

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Gary Moller
Gary Moller
Oct 30, 2022
Replying to

Hi Cam, thanks for your question.


I've had a few clients who have definitely suffered terrible I'll health due to copper contamination of their water supplies, usually from copper plumbing and copper spouting. Rain water has a PH of about 5.5, which is quite acidic, so it'll dissolve copper, especially oxidised copper.


If anyone has concerns, then the first action is to get a hair tissue test and then go from there. Test first, then act - not the other way around since there may not be a problem at all.

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loujojolou
Oct 27, 2022

Thanks Gary, keep them coming please!

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