7. COPPER- Sources, RDA, Functions, diseases related to copper

Sources- Organ meat, shellfish, cereals,nuts, green veg, fruits

RDA 2 to 3 mg

Functions
1. Important constituent of  enzymes
Catalase
Ceruloplasmin
Cytochrome oxidase
ALA synthase
SOD
Tyrosinase
2. Antioxidant
3. ETC
4. Heme synthesis
5. Incorporation of ferric into transferrin
6. Melanin synthesis
7. elastin in vessel walls

Diseases related to copper
1. Wilson's D's
2. Menkes kinky hair syndrome
3. Copper deficiency Anemia
4. CVS abnormalities
5. Hypopigmentation

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