Effects of age and sex on copper absorption, biological half-life, and status in humans.

Johnson, P E

Effects of age and sex on copper absorption, biological half-life, and status in humans. [electronic resource] - The American journal of clinical nutrition Nov 1992 - 917-25 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

0002-9165

10.1093/ajcn/56.5.917 doi


Absorption
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging--metabolism
Ceruloplasmin--metabolism
Contraceptives, Oral--pharmacology
Copper--administration & dosage
Copper Radioisotopes
Diet
Electron Transport Complex IV--blood
Estrogens--pharmacology
Female
Half-Life
Humans
Leukocytes, Mononuclear--enzymology
Male
Middle Aged
Sex Characteristics