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Seek healthcare advise if you think you have copper deficiency
Dr Ahmed also advises anyone who believes they may be suffering from symptoms of copper deficiency to get themselves checked out by a doctor before overloading on supplements – as taking too much copper can also have an impact on the body.
“So please don’t start taking supplements without having your levels checked,” he added.
For anyone whose copper levels are low or borderline deficient, Dr Ahmed recommends trialing adding a natural supplement to your diet first and recommended cacao powder.
“One tablespoon a day [of cacao powder] gives you all the copper you need,” he explained. “It’s also packed with protein, fibre and lots of other good stuff.”
Unfortunately there’s still some people who are genetically more predisposed to going grey – and there’s not much that altering your diet will do to prevent it.
