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How do you manage copper deficiency?

Do you replace empirically, or do you refer to a registered dietitian? Do you search for secondary causes?
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How do you assess for zinc excess in copper deficiency?

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Hematology · Rochester General Hospital
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Copper supplements are available. Would need to exclude zinc excess as a cause and to discontinue zinc supplements.

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