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Copper Neuroprotection

Meaning

Copper neuroprotection describes the critical, yet complex, dual role of the essential trace mineral copper in maintaining the structural integrity and optimal functional health of the nervous system. While absolutely required as a cofactor for the activity of numerous brain enzymes, copper must be exquisitely and tightly regulated, as both a state of clinical deficiency and excessive accumulation can be profoundly detrimental to fragile neuronal tissue. Its essential protective function involves supporting the body’s primary antioxidant systems and serving as a vital cofactor for enzymes essential for cellular respiration and fundamental neurotransmitter synthesis.