Difficulty Walking
It might be more difficult for people with copper deficiencies to walk straight. Enzymes use copper to keep the spinal cord in top condition. So that messages can be transmitted from the brain to the body, certain enzymes help to insulate the spinal cord.
These enzymes may function less efficiently due to copper shortage, which would reduce the insulation of the spinal cord. As a result, signals are not transmitted as effectively.
In animal studies, copper deficiency has been linked to a 56% reduction in spinal cord insulation. Signals traveling between the brain and body control walking. Copper deficiency may result in loss of coordination and shakiness because these signals are impacted.
Because of its effect on metabolic processes, copper is crucial for the nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, and nearly every other body part. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is necessary as a source of energy. Therefore, a lack of copper can cause slow metabolism, low energy levels, and other symptoms of poor metabolic health.
Simply put, enzymes that support proper nervous system maintenance require copper to ensure signals are transmitted to and from the brain effectively. Unfortunately, these signals can be hampered or delayed by a deficit, leading to a decline in coordination or unsteadiness while walking.
