COPPER

Recommended Daily Value (RDV)

• 900 µg

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Function

• Helps form red blood cells,

• Maintains healthy nerves and immune system

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Deficiency Symptoms

• Anemia,

• Decreased immune function,

• Skin lesions

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Top Foods (per 100g)

• Oysters (7.8 mg),

• Liver (5 mg),

• Brazil nuts (2.7 mg),

• Sunflower seeds (2.3 mg)

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Toxicity to Humans

• High levels can cause liver damage and gastrointestinal distress

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Promoters

Adequate intake of:

• Iron,

• Zinc,

• Vitamin C

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Adversaries

High doses of:

• Zinc,

• Vitamin C,

• Iron,

• Calcium,

• Antacids

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