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6. Risks and Consequences of Excess

Too much copper can lead to copperiedus or copper poisoning. Symptoms typically include abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting as the body naturally eliminates the extra copper. Other problems include anxiety, muscle pain, mental disorders, and preeclampsia in pregnancy. Copper intoxication could cause damage to the liver and kidneys. Medicinal Research Reviews reports that high levels of copper may contribute to cancers of the colon, brain, breast, lung, and prostate.

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