Association of the dietary copper intake with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: A prospective cohort study
Lei Wang,
Yun-Tao Zhao
Abstract:Background
Copper (Cu) is a component that performs a crucial role in the normal function and development of the human body. Nonetheless, it is still largely unclear how Cu consumption in the diet relates to the risk for all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality.
Methods
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2001–2018 were used to conduct a prospective cohort study of individuals between the ages of 20 years and above. Regression coefficients and 95% confidence interv… Show more
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