The Role of Copper in Mitochondrial FunctionCopper is an essential trace element required for the propagation of optimal enzymatic activity and electron transfer in the cell. It is found in the highest amounts in the human liver, with total body stores of 50-120 milligrams (mg). Copper is directly and indirectly needed for thyroid hormone synthesis. It does so indirectly by being a part of the mitochondria’s respiratory chain, which produces the critical energy currency, adenosine triphosphate (ATP). In this case, copper allows the transfer of electrons along the mitochondrial membrane by aiding the cytochrome-c oxidase protein in accepting electrons. The … Continue reading Copper For Mitochondrial, Immune, and Thyroid Health
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Copper For Mitochondrial, Immune, and Thyroid Health
The Role of Copper in Mitochondrial FunctionCopper is an essential trace element required for the propagation of optimal enzymatic activity and electron transfer in the cell. It is found in the highest amounts in the human liver, with total body stores of 50-120 milligrams (mg). Copper is directly and indirectly needed for thyroid hormone synthesis. It does so indirectly by being a part of the mitochondria’s respiratory chain, which produces the critical energy currency, adenosine triphosphate (ATP). In this case, copper allows the transfer of electrons along the mitochondrial membrane by aiding the cytochrome-c oxidase protein in accepting electrons. The … Continue reading Copper For Mitochondrial, Immune, and Thyroid Health