Copper

Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for Copper

Up to 6 months old, 200 micrograms of copper per day

7 to 12 months old - 220 micrograms of copper per day

1 to 3 years old, 340 micrograms of copper per day

4 to 8 years old, 440 micrograms of copper per day

9 to 13 years old, 700 micrograms of copper per day

14 to 18 years old, 890 micrograms of copper per day

19 and older, 900 micrograms of copper per day

Pregnant females 18 years and younger, 1,000 micrograms of copper

Lactating females 18 years and younger, 1,300 micrograms of copper

Pregnant females 19+, 1,000 micrograms of copper

Lactating females 19+, 1,300 micrograms of copper

Best Food Sources for Copper

Deficiency Signs & Symptoms of Copper

Toxicity Signs & Symptoms of Copper

How Copper is Used in the Body

Therapeutic Benefits of Copper

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