Copper deficiency
Copper plays key roles in hematopoiesis, iron metabolism, and maintenance of myelin sheaths. Copper-rich foods include shellfish, nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables.[2][1] Deficiency is more common in females and people aged 50–70 years.[3][2] Unexplained anemia and neutropenia associated
Authors
- Siraj Mithoowani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2565-5217)
- Lita Cameron
- Reid C Gallant
Institutions
- McMaster University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Canadian Medical Association Journal
- Published
- 2025-04-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.250072
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Trace Elements in Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.36