Copper

Written By Live Naturally
Dated: February 3, 2007

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Copper is a trace mineral needed for the metabolism of fat and iron and it is a component of collagen, a protein in bones and skin. It is good for the immune system and a healthy heart. Good food sources are offal, meat and shellfish. Bread, other cereals, nuts, seeds and vegetables also contain some of this mineral. The RDA is 1.2mg a day for both men and women.


If your hair has gone grey very quickly, you should eat more foods rich in copper. A poor intake can speed up the natural decline in melanin production that occurs with age, resulting in a loss of hair colour.