Copper-64

... to say that even if it was diagnosed in the neonate, the dilemma between essential requirements and toxicity would remain - If abstinence from copper rich foods was necessary in WD to prevent toxic build-up would that not lead to signs of deficiency - thinking about neonate again as I understand ...

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Copper is an element not a complex molecule like a vitamin, and unless you are a star or a fusion nuclear reactor, no synthesis of elements de novo is possible. That is why nobody actually cares to point that out.

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... on disease - doing stuff about Wilson Disease and a really fundamental thing is bugging me: Am I correct to assume that the body cannot synthesize copper and that it is an essential trace element?? I am sure that is the case however I am struggling to find a 'robust' reference to back this up...... ...

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... on the skull is a large, healed "knot" of bone showing trauma. On the lower jaw is a green stain, which appears to be a wash of copper patina from metal that was in proximity to the skull after burial, perhaps a chinstrap. The original skull is in a private collection obtained ...

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... resembles the type of symptoms which occurs in another condition called alopecia areata. Similarly, identical impaired absorption of the mineral copper can lead to very high blood-cholesterol levels and this can easily complicate things for the individual. Bone problems can also occur as the ...

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