How Dietary Copper Affects Memory Loss and Brain Aging

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

• 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