COPPER
Plays an important role in iron metabolism and immune system. Helps make red blood cells
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Vitamin
Recommended amount
M: 900 mcg, W: 900 mcg
M: 900 mcg, W: 900 mcg
Upper limit
10,000 mcg
10,000 mcg
Good food sources
Liver, shellfish, nuts, seeds, whole-grain products, beans, prunes, cocoa, black pepper
Liver, shellfish, nuts, seeds, whole-grain products, beans, prunes, cocoa, black pepper
Additional note
More than half of the copper in foods is absorbed.
More than half of the copper in foods is absorbed.
Category
Mineral
Mineral
Credit
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/listing_of_vitamins
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/listing_of_vitamins