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How Dietary Copper Affects Memory Loss and Brain Aging

How Dietary Copper Affects Memory Loss and Brain Aging

Update: 2025-09-10
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  • Older adults who consumed between 1.2 and 1.6 milligrams of copper daily scored higher on memory and processing speed tests, with stroke survivors benefiting the most
  • Higher copper levels in specific brain regions were linked to slower cognitive decline and fewer Alzheimer’s-related changes
  • A high-fat diet combined with high copper intake more than doubled the rate of memory loss, especially in language and verbal recall skills
  • Copper regulates enzymes that protect brain cells from oxidative stress and helps shift brain immune cells into a healing state after injury
  • Whole foods like grass fed beef liver, bee pollen, and shiitake mushrooms support copper balance, while strategic supplementation with copper bisglycinate helps restore levels in those with deficiency
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How Dietary Copper Affects Memory Loss and Brain Aging

How Dietary Copper Affects Memory Loss and Brain Aging

Dr. Joseph Mercola