Ever feel like your nerves are frayed, your energy’s shot, and your moods are swinging like a busted gate in a storm? You’re exhausted—yet somehow you can’t sleep. You’re on edge—but nothing obvious is stressing you out. Maybe you’ve even had blood tests come back “normal” while you definitely don’t feel normal.
Here’s something no one’s probably told you: the answer might be in your hair. Yep, really.
Could Copper Be Messing With Your Mind and Body?
There’s a stealthy imbalance flying under the radar in many men and women today—especially those dealing with unexplained anxiety, fatigue, brain fog or mood swings. It’s called copper toxicity, and it’s not just rare or random. In fact, it’s incredibly common.
This is not the same as having too much copper in your blood—your pathology tests might not catch it. What we’re talking about is bio-unavailable copper building up in tissues, especially the brain and liver, disrupting your body’s inner harmony without showing up on conventional lab reports.
Let’s unpack this sneaky little mineral mystery.
The Many Faces of Copper Imbalance
Copper plays a critical role in your nervous system, energy production, and hormone metabolism. So when there’s too much unbound copper floating around—or when it isn’t balanced with its mineral counterpart, zinc—it can cause absolute chaos.
Here are some signs that copper might be causing trouble behind the scenes:
- Feeling “wired but tired” — exhausted yet restless
- Racing thoughts, anxiety, or panic for no clear reason
- Insomnia or light, broken sleep
- Brain fog or forgetfulness
- Mood swings, PMS, or emotional hypersensitivity
- Sensory overload (lights, noise, people)
- Hormonal issues like estrogen dominance
- Headaches or migraines
- Fatigue that doesn’t go away no matter how much you rest
Sound familiar?
Why Doctors and Blood Tests Often Miss It
Here’s the tricky part: standard blood tests usually don’t give the full picture. You might get a copper reading that looks “normal” on paper—but that doesn’t show where copper is actually ending up in your body.
Most GPs don’t routinely test Ceruloplasmin, the protein that binds copper. Without this, there’s no way to calculate free copper, which is the toxic, unbound form most associated with mental and emotional symptoms. It’s this kind of copper that accumulates in tissues like your brain and liver, triggering that awful “burnt-out but buzzing” sensation.
Even if they did test ceruloplasmin, most practitioners wouldn’t know what to do with the results. It’s simply not something they’re trained to look at.
So Where’s All This Copper Coming From?
It might surprise you, but copper is everywhere. Some of the most common sources of copper overload include:
- Copper IUDs – they leach copper into your system every single day
- Drinking water – especially from copper pipes in older homes
- Supplements and multivitamins – many contain copper, even if your body doesn’t need more
- Plant-based diets – high in copper-rich foods, especially without enough zinc to balance it
- Birth control pills – which raise estrogen levels and indirectly increase copper retention
- Stress – yep, chronic stress depletes zinc and drives copper retention even higher
In women especially, this often links back to estrogen dominance—a state where estrogen levels are disproportionately high compared to progesterone. Estrogen actually promotes copper retention. So if your hormones are out of whack, chances are your minerals are too.
Why Zinc Matters (A Lot)
Copper and zinc have a delicate relationship. Zinc keeps copper in check, like the friend who stops you texting your ex at 2am. When zinc’s low, copper gets unruly.
Unfortunately, modern lifestyles deplete zinc levels; poor diet, stress, medications, and even excessive copper itself can deplete zinc. Without enough zinc around, copper floats free and wreaks havoc.
The Hair Test That Reveals What Blood Can’t
So how do you know if copper’s the culprit?
This is where Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) comes in. Unlike blood, which reflects short-term changes, hair shows what’s been building up in your body over months. It’s particularly good at revealing hidden copper imbalances, adrenal burnout, and other subtle patterns that mainstream tests miss.
It’s painless, affordable, and gives you a detailed mineral blueprint—not just for copper, but for your whole body’s inner workings.
Some practitioners also use blood to test copper, but again—it’s essential they measure ceruloplasmin to assess free copper accurately. Many don’t. That’s why HTMA often gives a clearer picture.
The Right Way to Detox Copper (Hint: It’s Not Just Taking Zinc)
This isn’t a “pop a few zinc pills and carry on” kind of situation. Copper detox needs care—especially if it’s been building up for years. When detoxed too fast, it can flood your system and make symptoms worse.
That’s why I use a structured approach to support your liver, adrenal glands, and detox pathways while gently guiding copper out. This includes:
- A personalised mineral balancing protocol
- Stress management techniques for calming the nervous system
- Strategic supplements based on your actual test results
- A timeline that works with your body—not against it
This isn’t guesswork. It’s testing, analysis, and bio-individual support. Your protocol is unique, just like you.
Stop Playing Supplement Roulette: Why More Isn’t Always Better
Now, let’s zoom out for a moment.
If you’re someone who’s been jumping from practitioner to practitioner, loading up on 20+ supplements, and still feeling flat—or worse—this part’s for you.
Many people are drowning in supplements. You’ve got shelves full of bottles promising better energy, clearer skin, less stress… yet none of it seems to stick. What gives?
The truth? More isn’t always better. In fact, random supplementing can do more harm than good.
How “Wellness Overload” Happens
The supplement industry is booming—and confusing. Every influencer has their “must-haves”. Here’s an example… I have been recommending mouth taping while sleeping for those who are mouth breathers. Literally for 12 years ive prescribed a $7 roll of tape! Now you can get a 30 day supply of mouth strips for $39!! And you can save $4 a month if you purchase a monthly subscription! It blows my mind how crazy it is out there!
Back to supplements… every brand claims to be the fix-all. But when you stack supplement on supplement without understanding your unique body chemistry, imbalances can snowball.
We’ve seen people taking zinc without copper testing. Or magnesium while their potassium’s already too low. Or loading up on adaptogens while their adrenals are screaming for rest.
This isn’t healing. It’s roulette.
One Client’s Story: From 23 Supplements to 6—and Finally Feeling Human Again
One of my clients came to us taking 23 different supplements daily. She was exhausted, moody, bloated, and couldn’t sleep properly for months. Previous practitioners had kept throwing supplements at the symptoms without addressing root causes.
After her HTMA results came back, we discovered severe copper imbalance, adrenal exhaustion, and tanked sodium and potassium. With a targeted protocol, she dropped to just six key supplements—each based on her mineral blueprint. Within weeks, her sleep improved. Her anxiety settled. Energy returned.
It’s not magic. It’s just based on actual data.
The Test-First Approach: Smarter, Simpler Healing
This is my philosophy in action:
- Test first – don’t guess
- Target what’s actually needed
- Support foundational systems before chasing symptoms
- Use fewer, smarter supplements based on real data
Healing isn’t about collecting bottles. It’s about restoring balance. When your minerals are aligned, your hormones calm down, your energy returns, and your mind feels like yours again.
Ready to Get to the Root?
If you’re tired of feeling like a mystery case—and if you suspect copper might be part of your puzzle—it’s time for real answers.
✅ Order your Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
✅ Book a consultation to review your results
✅ Get a personalised plan that actually works with your body
No more supplement roulette. No more band-aid fixes. Just clear, practical steps grounded in your unique biochemistry.
You’re not broken. Your body is just out of balance. Let’s fix that—together.
Want to get started?
Order your HTMA here or Book a consultation with me.