Copper & Vitamin A Toxicity

[Hydrogirl 6]

Had VSG Nov 2015. Since 2017 my labs have come back high for Vitamin A & Copper. Ive discontinued my Vitamins & had diet change to reduce the accumulation of the Copper & Vitamin A, but to no avail & they are continuing to increase. I don't know what to do & I'm very scared that I'm damaging my liver & brain.

I am trying to determine if I need to see a Hepatologist or some other specialist.

To date, my nutritionist, surgeon, & PCP don't know what to do.

Has anyone else gone through this? Did you find resolution?

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[TipTop in TX 81]

I have not gone through this but if this has been going on since 2017, I would definitely suggest seeing a Hematologist or a really good Internal Medicine doctor.

Have they tested your Water? Do you have copper pipes or brass faucets that might be corroded? Usually both those conditions are due to excess supplements. Do you work on a farm or industrial area which might have contaminated waste or products that may have contaminated your water or food? Have they checked for thyroid problems, genetics, or Wilson's disease?

I'm sure your nutritionist has gone over the food that you eat. Recommended amount of copper in diet for nonpregnant adults is ~900 mcg to 1mg. Some copper-rich foods:

• Organ meats, shellfish, tofu, mushrooms, avocado, dark chocolate, some vegetables.

Online I found that liver (1 slice = 67 grams) is VERY HIGH in copper and Vitamin A.

Liver has 10.3 mg of copper and 6582 mcg of Vitamin A!

• 8 Foods That Are High in Copper (healthline.com)
• Foods high in vitamin A: 14 best sources and nutritional content (medicalnewstoday.com)

I hope this helps and please let us know how it goes and how you are doing.