02/01/2026
My Thesis Title:
"The Role of Copper in Human Aging: Mechanisms, Implications, and Potential Therapeutic Strategies"
*Overview:*
Copper is an essential trace element that plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including energy production, antioxidant defense, and connective tissue health. This thesis explores the importance of copper in human aging, highlighting its mechanisms of action, implications for age-related diseases, and potential therapeutic strategies to optimize copper levels and promote healthy aging.
*Research Questions:*
1. How does copper contribute to cellular energy production and mitochondrial function in aging?
2. What are the effects of copper deficiency or excess on age-related diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders?
3. How does copper interact with other nutrients, such as zinc and iron, to influence aging processes?
4. Can copper supplementation or chelation therapies be used to modulate aging processes and prevent age-related diseases?
* Structure:*
I. Introduction
- Overview of copper's biological importance
- Copper's role in aging: current understanding and controversies
II. Copper's Mechanisms of Action in Aging
- Energy production and mitochondrial function
- Antioxidant defense and oxidative stress
- Connective tissue health and collagen synthesis
III. Copper and Age-Related Diseases
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's)
IV. Copper-Nutrient Interactions in Aging
- Zinc-copper interactions
- Iron-copper interactions
- Other nutrient interactions (e.g., vitamin C, selenium)
V. Therapeutic Strategies to Modulate Copper Levels
- Copper supplementation
- Copper chelation therapies
- Dietary interventions (e.g., copper-rich foods, phytochemicals)
VI. Conclusion and Future Directions
- Summary of key findings
- Implications for human health and aging
- Future research directions and potential therapeutic applications
*Key References:*
1. _Copper and human health_ (Journal of Nutrition, 2015)
2. _Copper deficiency and aging_ (Ageing Research Reviews, 2017)
3. _Copper and neurodegenerative diseases_ (Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 2019)
Note: My studies in this area has impacted my aging process in a fantastic way ! It is the basis of my consultations regarding the healing processes.
Regards,
Dr. Sarah