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Copper


DESCRIPTION/FUNCTION

  • Copper is classified as a trace mineral. It facilitates the function of many enzymes and iron (ceruloplasmin); may be an integral part of RNA and DNA molecules; role in development of connective tissue and blood vessels (lysyl oxidase), and formation of phospholipids and melanin. Copper is also a component of one form of superoxide dismutase (SOD), an enzyme that has antioxidant properties (converts superoxide to hydrogen peroxide).

DRI (RDA or AI for Adults)

  • Adults: 0.9 mg.
  • Pregnancy: 1.0 mg.
  • Lactation: 1.3 mg.

MAJOR SOURCES

  • Veal liver, beef liver, oysters, cashews, Brazil nuts, filberts, almonds, soynuts, walnuts, blackstrap molasses, pistachios, peanuts, beef heart, pecans, clams, crab, unsweetened chocolate, sunflower seeds.
  • Water from copper plumbing.

MAINTENANCE/THERAPEUTIC RANGE

  • 1 mg to 3 mg.

POSSIBLE THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS

  • Immune function
  • Osteoarthritis

COMMENTS

  • High doses of vitamin C and zinc can reduce copper absorption. Homes with copper plumbing may have tap water with too much copper. Run the water for a minute or two to clear out long-standing water in the copper pipes.

CAUTIONS

  • Do not take if you have Wilson's disease, a copper storage disorder, or kidney or liver failure.

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