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Copper
Recommended Daily Intake
Food Sources
Organ meat
Seafood
Nuts
Whole grains
Dried peas and beans
Problems Associated with Deficiencies
Diminished glucose tolerance
Increased blood cholesterol
Heart beat irregularities
Anemia
Can result in osteoporosis in children whose bones are still growing
Functions/Potential Benefits at Recommended Levels
Part of proteins and enzymes involved in brain and red cell function
Involved in iron metabolism, bone health and protein synthesis
Plays a role in skin, hair and eye pigmentation
Potential Benefits Under Investigation
May help reverse the effects of long-term antacid use on copper status
Helps to compensate for inadequate absorption of copper due to long-term intake of high doses of zinc
Special Considerations/Possible Adverse Effects with Excess Intake
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) is set at 10 mg/day
* Information in this chart is not intended to provide a complete review on any topic.
** The information in this chart is in reference to healthy adults only, not to children or pregnant and lactating women. |
