Metals in the causation and treatment of Wilson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, and copper lowering therapy in medicine

► Copper toxicity causes Wilson's disease. ► Hypothesis: copper toxicity is a major factor in causing Alzheimer's disease. ► Zinc therapy is excellent for Wilson's and may halt progression in Alzheimer's. ► Tetrathiomolybdate lowers available copper levels. ► Tetrathiomolybdate has antifibrotic, antiinflammatory, and antiautoimmune properties.