How Copper is Rising Across Generations and Affecting Our Health
My Observations from 20 Years of HTMA Testing
Over the past two decades, I have tested thousands of people using Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), and I have observed an alarming trend—copper levels are rising with each generation, particularly in females. This increase appears to be linked to the widespread use of hormonal contraception, copper IUDs, and environmental exposure. What is most concerning is that this copper accumulation is being passed from mother to child, compounding with each generation and leading to widespread health problems that are becoming more and more difficult to ignore.
If a great grandmother used a copper coil (IUD), her children were likely born copper-dominant. If her daughters then used the pill, beginning in the 1960s, this further amplified copper accumulation in the next generation. This generational copper loading means that copper toxicity is now common among newborns, affecting their hormonal balance, neurological function, and immune health from the very beginning of life.
Copper's Link to Estrogen Dominance and Hormonal Disruption
One of the most significant consequences of copper overload is its close relationship with estrogen dominance. Copper increases estrogen activity, and high estrogen increases copper retention, creating a dangerous feedback loop.
For males, this is particularly concerning because excess estrogen during development can lead to feminisation—something that may be irreversible. Boys who are exposed to high estrogen levels in utero and during early childhood may experience low testosterone, poor sperm quality, and even under-developed wedding tackle, and gynecomastia (male breast development) later in life. The increase in estrogen-driven feminisation is already being seen in declining testosterone levels in young men, and I believe copper toxicity plays a key role in this disturbing trend.
For females, high copper leads to estrogen dominance, which can cause menstrual and fertility issues, including:
Menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding)
Severe PMS and mood swings
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Infertility and pregnancy complications
The rise in these conditions, and many more, including Glandular Fever, among young women today is no coincidence—their mothers and grandmothers likely passed down high copper levels, which were then further compounded by hormonal birth control. I will explain more in a series of articles on this topoic of copper and health.
The Rising Copper Burden in Modern Populations
From my HTMA data, I am seeing an unmistakable trend:
80% of women and 60% of men show copper toxicity or imbalance.
Women are more affected than men, as their higher estrogen levels retain more copper.
Men are now also showing high copper, likely due to maternal transfer of excess copper before birth.
Children are being born with high copper levels, making them vulnerable to neurological, hormonal, and immune dysfunction.
The Health Consequences of Generational Copper Buildup
🔻 Neurodevelopmental Disorders:
ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and behavioral problems may be linked to copper overload affecting neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine.
High copper levels are associated with anxiety, mood swings, and mental instability.
🔻 Hormonal Dysfunction:
In women: High copper fuels estrogen dominance, leading to PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, and heavy, painful periods.
In men: Excess copper may feminize males, permanently reducing testosterone and affecting reproductive health.
🔻 Autoimmune & Immune Dysfunction:
High copper can disrupt immune system balance, leading to chronic inflammation and autoimmune disorders.
🔻 Mitochondrial Dysfunction & Fatigue:
Copper toxicity damages mitochondria, causing low energy, chronic fatigue, and poor recovery from illness.
🔻 Cardiovascular Risks:
Excess copper oxidises cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
What Happens If This Trend Continues?
If generational copper loading continues unchecked, we could see:
🔥 Earlier puberty and hormonal issues in girls, leading to infertility, severe PMS, and estrogen-driven cancers.
🔥 More feminisation in boys, including low testosterone, infertility, and declining sperm quality.
🔥 An explosion in neurological conditions in children, including ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and learning disabilities.
🔥 More chronic mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder related to copper-induced neurotransmitter imbalances.
🔥 Weaker immune resilience, leading to chronic inflammation and increased risk of autoimmune diseases, including more vaccine-related adverse reactions.
How to Stop the Copper Crisis
To break the cycle of copper overload, I recommend:
✅ HTMA testing for women before pregnancy—detecting and balancing copper before conception.
✅ Avoiding high-copper contraceptives, like copper IUDs, estrogen-based pills, and implants.
✅ Supporting liver detoxification with milk thistle, dandelion root, NAC, and taurine. ✅ Ensuring proper zinc intake—zinc helps balance copper and regulate estrogen.
✅ Testing infants early—HTMA testing for children can identify high copper levels before they cause major health issues.
✅ Filtering drinking water, if there is copper anywhere in the plumbing of drining water —eliminating excess copper from pipes and other sources.
These, in combination, will do the job, subject to test results, of course:
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The Silent Epidemic of Copper Toxicity
The rise in copper-related health problems isn’t just a theory—it’s something I’ve seen consistently in my testing over the past 20 years. Each generation is becoming more copper-toxic, and the consequences are already evident. The combination of maternal copper transfer, hormonal birth control, and environmental exposure is creating a perfect storm for widespread hormonal, neurological, and immune dysfunction.
If we don’t start addressing this now, we may be setting future generations up for even more severe health crises. The good news? We can stop this cycle. But it starts with awareness, testing, and taking the necessary steps to detox and rebalance copper levels—before it’s too late.
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