Why Copper is Important for Fertility
The mature egg cell contains 100,000-600,000 mitochondria. Just for comparison, the average cell has ~100 mitochondria. An average of ~300,000 mitochondria for each mature egg cell is quite the feat!
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Mitochondria are what make energy for our cells and by that regard, our whole body. To do that, a few very important things they need are fuel, thyroid hormone and...copper.
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I talk a lot about how copper is critical for energy production. The sheer number of mitochondria in a single mature egg cell should be a good indicator for just how important copper is to fertility.
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Any client I work with on preconception gets lots of bioavailable copper in her diet.
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This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before pursuing any changes to your personal healthcare regime.
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References
Bergman, K. Are You Born with All of Your Eggs?. Retrieved from: https://www.growinggenerations.com/resources-for-egg-donors/are-you-born-with-all-of-your-eggs/.
Grey, J. (2019). 5 Facts About the Female Egg Cell. Retrieved from: https://www.naturalcycles.com/cyclematters/5-facts-about-the-female-egg-cell.
MitoLife Radio. (2020). Copper is key for immune health. Retrieved from: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-is-key-for-immune-health-with-morley-robbins/id1454068609?i=1000474757918.
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