Zinc To Copper Ratio

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Using the zinc to copper ratio is a much more effective method of evaluating zinc and copper ratings than considering either a single copper or zinc level alone.

The zinc to copper ratio (Zn/Cu ratio) is associate with certain physical symptoms. The symptoms of high, copper excessive and/or low zinc deficiency include:

Acne
Depression
Detached behavior
Eczema
Emotional instability
Fatigue
Menstrual difficulties
Premenstrual Syndrome – PMS
Reproductive problems
Prostatitis
Psoriasis
Schizophrenia
Skin problems
Slow wound healing
Spaciness

Trends Associated With The Zinc To Copper Ratio:

Greater than 16 – severe copper deficiency and bio-unavailable copper
8 – ideal
4 to 8 – copper toxicity
2 to 4 – severe copper toxicity which means excessive breakdown, emotional instability, zinc deficiency, problems such as impotence, slow healing, loss of taste, smell, appetite and hair loss.