25/05/2026
Copper: the mineral nobody talks about… until your iron supplements aren’t doing what they should
Low iron?
Fatigue? 😴
Weakness? 🥴
Shortness of breath? 😮💨
Sometimes the issue isn’t just iron.
Your body also needs COPPER to actually transport and utilise iron properly. 🔑
Copper helps:
👉🏼Load iron onto haemoglobin
👉🏼Support energy production
👉🏼Protect against oxidative stress
👉🏼Keep blood vessels, collagen & connective tissue strong
Meanwhile… too much iron without enough copper? That can become a whole different party nobody asked for. 🫠
Your mitochondria, arteries, immune system and even your bones are all quietly whispering:
“Don’t forget the copper.”
Foods rich in copper:
🦪 Oysters & shellfish
🥩 Liver
🌰 Nuts & seeds
🍫 Dark chocolate
🍄 Mushrooms
TINY mineral with a BIG personality.