Low copper - any advice?

[Arlie123]

Hi everyone

I’m still trying to get to my optimum thyroid med dosage but also working on minerals and vitamins. I don’t know how reliable these mineral tests are but can anyone help in the above?

I’m currently taking selenium, zinc, vit d, magnesium, b complex and methylfolate but I have been doing so many thyroid tests I stop the b complex and for some reason end up stopping all the others so I haven’t been taking them continuously in the last month. Should I supplement with copper? What’s the best way to balance these?

Ferritin has been checked out by doctor before and no further action been taken but no one seems particularly worried about that.

Thanks

[bookish]

Hi, I'm sure you'll get some far more knowledgeable replies than mine, but as you are taking zinc, could you be taking too much? Zinc can push down copper. Low copper can cause neurological symptoms very like B12D (and your B12 looks low to me, too). Copper and iron/ferritin do affect each other. Do you have full iron panel results - someone may be able to advise if you do. You also need copper for good thyroid function as low levels affect T3 and T4, just like many other vits and minerals. You don't need a lot, but you do need some. Any GI difficulties that might be causing poor absorption? Ever been checked for coeliac, maybe. Best wishes

[wellness1]

If you do an internet search on zinc copper ratio, there's some good information on balancing these levels, including dietary sources, information on supplementing and health consequences.

Did you order these labs privately? If so, which lab did you use and which test bundle? (if you don't mind my asking :))

[Arlie123 in reply to wellness1]

Yes privately. It was this one bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...

[Batty1]

Low ferritin levels

Your doctor may order a ferritin test if you have some of the following symptoms associated with low ferritin levels:

unexplained fatigue

dizziness

chronic headaches

unexplained weakness

ringing in your ears

irritability

leg pains

shortness of breath

High ferritin levels

You can also have very high ferritin levels, which can cause unpleasant symptoms as well. Symptoms of excess ferritin include:

stomach pain

heart palpitations or chest pains

unexplained weakness

joint pain

unexplained fatigue

Ferritin levels can also increase as a result of damage to your organs, such as the liver and spleen.

The test can also be used to monitor your overall health, particularly if you have an iron-related condition that causes you to have too much or too little iron in your blood.