Daily Dosage:

RDA 1.5-3 mg

Supplementary Ranges: 2-3 mg

Toxicity 100 mg excessive intake may be toxic to some individuals if taken regularly.

Toxicity Symptoms: High copper levels can produce physical & mental illness

Augmenting Nutrients:

Cobalt, iron*, zinc, molybdenium

Anti-Minerals:

Cadmium, oral contraceptives, zinc excess

Animal Sources

Lamb chops, liver, organ meat, seafood (especially oyster)

Plant Sources:

Almonds, avocado, brazil nuts, buckwheat, cauliflower, dry split peas, hazelnuts, legumes, molasses, millet, nuts, raisins, peanuts, pecans, soybeans, walnuts, whole grains

Bodily Parts Affected:

Blood, bones, circulatory system, hair, skin

Bodily Functions Facilitated:

Bone formation, hair & skin color, healing process, hemoglobin & red blood cell formation, mental & emotional processes, protein metabolism, RNA production

Deficiency Symptoms:

Copper deficiency is quite rare. Depression, elevated serum cholesterol, fractures & bone deformities, general weakness, impaired respiration, skin sores

Therapeutic Applications:

Anemia, arthritis, atherosclerosis, baldness, hypothyroidism, menkes disease, osteoporosis