How Does Denture Cream Copper Deficiency Occur?
More than 35 million Americans wear dentures. Unfortunately, some of the most popular brands of denture cream have been proven to cause what is sometimes called denture cream Copper deficiency in users. Included in these dangerous denture creams are Fixodent, Poligrip and Super-Poligrip. These denture creams are formulated with a high amount of Zinc, which is associated with denture cream Copper deficiency, a loss of Copper in the body.
Zinc is fine to ingest in small amounts; in fact, Zinc is an essential part of any healthy diet. However, when a person is exposed to high levels of Zinc it can lead to denture cream Copper deficiency, also known as hypocupremia. Copper deficiency can lead to damage to the body's enzymes that control aging, energy levels and the immune system. If you or someone you love has suffered from Copper deficiency after using a denture cream that contains Zinc, you may be entitled to compensation from the maker of that dangerous dental cream. For more information, contact a denture cream Copper deficiency lawsuit lawyer today.
The Symptoms of Denture Cream Copper Deficiency
When a person is overexposed to zinc to the extent that he or she experiences hypocupremia (copper deficiency), the following symptoms may present:
• Dizziness
• Lethargy
• Anemia
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Hair loss
• Fatigue
• Skin sores
• Paleness
• Tingling or numbness in the arms of legs
• Difficulty walking
Denture cream Copper deficiency affects the red blood cells, which can lead to loss of energy, weakness, and troubled respiration. Copper deficiency can also harm a person's immune and cardiovascular systems, so it needs to be addressed and remedied as quickly as possible. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, contact your doctor right away so he or she can test the zinc and copper levels in your blood.
Filing a Denture Cream Copper Deficiency Lawsuit
Consumers who suffer denture cream Copper deficiency as a result of using denture cream with high levels of zinc have the right to hold negligent parties responsible. In fact, at least two dangerous denture cream lawsuits have already been filed against GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Poligrip and Super-Poligrip denture creams. Our lawyers feel strongly that manufacturers of dangerous denture cream should be held legally responsible for their failure to warn consumers of the high levels of zinc in their products, and the subsequent health risks such as hypocupremia (copper deficiency).
Contact a Lawyer About Your Denture Cream Copper Deficiency
If your doctor confirms that denture cream Copper deficiency is responsible for your poor health, contact our product liability attorneys for a free evaluation of your case. You may be able to make a claim for compensation from the makers of the denture cream responsible for your illness. The product liability attorneys at American Consumer Law Group, LLC have significant experience defending the rights of consumers harmed by defective or dangerous products. We will evaluate your claim for free and work with you and your family to recover the maximum compensation to which you are entitled.
Contact our law firm at any time by calling 1-800-246-5122 for a free and confidential Copper deficiency lawsuit case evaluation, or fill out our free case evaluation form to find out if you or a loved one are entitled to compensation.