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Copper - Reference Guide for Daily Nutrition

Better metabolism, better digestion, and an in-sync melody of the vitamins and minerals within can help the dieter reach their weight loss goals a bit quicker and safer. Keep in mind that vitamins should be obtained from natural food sources and vitamin supplements are just that - a safety net to help the body meet the daily requirements. Because dieters generally restrict calories, vitamin supplements may help ensure better nutrition and a more efficient metabolism.

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A healthy diet incorporates essential vitamins and minerals which can assist the dieter with better weight loss results. Because dieters generally restrict calories, vitamin supplements may help ensure better nutrition and a more efficient metabolism.

Copper Daily Recommended Amount μg/d (daily micrograms):

Infants & Children:


0 to 6 months old - 200


7 to 12 months old - 220


1 to 3 years old - 340


4 to 8 years old - 440

Males:


9 to 13 years old - 700


14 to 18 years old - 890


19 to 30 years old - 900


31 to 50 years old - 900


51 to 70 years old - 900


Over 70 years old - 900

Females:


9 to 13 years old - 700


14 to 18 years old - 890


19 to 30 years old - 900


31 to 50 years old - 900


51 to 70 years old - 900


Over 70 years old - 900

Pregnancy:


14 to 18 years old - 1,000


19 to 30 years old - 1,000


31 to 50 years old - 1,000

Lactation:


14 to 18 years old - 1,300


19 to 30 years old - 1,300


31 to 50 years old - 1,300

Natural Food Sources Containing Copper:

Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, walnuts, peanuts, whole wheat bread, butter beans, lentils, liver, lean beef.

Copper Nutrition Benefits for the Body:

General - Immunity booster and bone builder.

Therapeutic Uses for Copper: Reduces risk for heart attack and stroke.

Copper Deficiency Symptoms:

Skin problems, dry and brittle hair, anemia.

Health Notes Regarding Vitamin Deficiencies:

Fad dieting, fasting, liquid dieting and yo yo dieting may effect your body's balance and leave the dieter deficient in certain vitamins and minerals. In that event, it will be more difficult to drop pounds and to feel like exercising due to fatigue. If you have been dieting for a long period of time and feel under the weather, or like you are locked in a mental fog, get with your doctor for a professional evaluation.

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