Copper Interactions
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Interactions with Medications and Supplements
The following are the medications and supplements that are more likely to cause a reaction with copper supplements:
- Cadmium
Cadmium may interfere with the absorption and usage of copper, so should be avoided. Cadmium should be avoided in any case as it is a toxin. - Fibre
There is some research that shows high fibre intake can interfere with absorption and usage of copper, but the effects are not too severe and can usually be remedied as soon as the high fibre intake is somewhat decreased. - Molybdenum
Molybdenum maintains correct ratios of copper to molybdenum. If high supplements of copper are used, then molybdenum also needs to be supplemented. - Oral contraceptives
Oral contraceptives are used to prevent contraception. If copper supplements are taken at the same time as oral contraceptives, then the oral contraceptives can increase copper levels in the body.
If copper supplements are taken at the same time as oral contraceptives, then the oral contraceptives can increase copper levels in the body
Other interactions with Copper
There are none reported.
Copper's effect on lab tests
Copper has the following effect on lab tests:
- Serum cobalt levels
- Serum iron levels
- Serum nickel levels
People taking copper supplements and the above supplements can cause falsely elevated levels of copper.