"Copper is the third most abundant trace mineral in the human body. Copper is essential for forming red blood cells and is especially important during pregnancy, when the blood supply doubles. Copper also boosts the body's ability to mend tissue, break down sugars, and keep our growing and looking healthy. Most important, copper also helps form a baby's heart, skeletal and nervous systems, arteries, and blood vessels and is a critical mineral for connective tissue and nerve fibers.
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