Copper

Copper — dosage, safety & deals FAQ

How much Copper do you need per day?

The RDA is 900 mcg for adults 19+ years (both men and women), 890 mcg for ages 14-18, 700 mcg for ages 9-13, 1,000 mcg in pregnancy, and 1,300 mcg during lactation. Infants have an Adequate Intake of 200 mcg (0-6 months) and 220 mcg (7-12 months). — per the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements; general information, not medical advice.

Can you take too much Copper?

Yes. The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is 10,000 mcg/day for adults 19+ (including pregnancy and lactation), based on levels associated with liver damage. Chronic exposure to high levels of copper can result in liver damage and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. — per the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements; general information, not medical advice.

What are the signs of Copper deficiency?

Copper deficiency is uncommon in humans. Its effects include anemia, hypopigmentation, hypercholesterolemia, connective tissue disorders, osteoporosis and other bone defects, abnormal lipid metabolism, ataxia, and increased risk of infection. — per the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements; general information, not medical advice.

Who is most likely to need more Copper?

Groups most likely to have inadequate copper status include people with celiac disease (intestinal malabsorption), people with Menkes disease (a rare X-linked disorder of copper homeostasis in which intestinal absorption of dietary copper drops sharply), and people taking high doses of zinc supplements, since high zinc intakes can interfere with copper absorption. — per the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements; general information, not medical advice.

Does Copper interact with any medications?