Defining Optimal Copper Status in Humans

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  • J. J. Strain
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Celiac Disease Copper Deficiency Functional Index Diamine Oxidase Copper Status 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • J. J. Strain
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  1. 1.Northern Ireland Centre for Diet and Health (NICHE)University of UlsterColeraineNorthern Ireland, UK

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