Copper RDI
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Copper has a recommended daily intake which is different for the various age groups and genders.
Find your recommended daily intake of copper below:
- Infants (0-6 months) - 200mcg (0.2mg)
- Infants (7-12 months) - 220mcg (0.22mg)
- Children (1-3 years) - 340mcg (0.34mg)
- Children (4-8 years) - 440mcg (0.44mg)
- Children (9-13 years) - 700mcg (0.7mg)
- Children (14-18 years) - 890mcg (0.89mg)
- Adults (>19 years) - 900mcg (0.9mg)
- Pregnant women (all ages) - 1000mcg (1.0mg)
- Lactating women (all ages) - 1300mcg (1.3mg)
There is an established recommended daily intake (RDI)and tolerable upper limit for copper
Tolerable Upper Limit
There is also a tolerable upper limit for copper - this is the maximum that can be safely taken of this mineral before it produces serious and toxic side effects:
- Infants (0- 12 months) - not established*
- Children (1-3 years) - 1000mcg (1mg)
- Children (4-8 years) - 3000mcg (3mg)
- Children (9-13 years) - 5000mcg (5mg)
- Children (14-18 years) - 8000mcg (8mg)
- Adults (>19 years) - 10000mcg (10mg)
- Pregnant and lactating women (<18 years) - 8000mcg (8mg)
- Pregnant and lactating women (19-50 years) - 10000mcg (10mg)
* The tolerable upper limit for copper for infants aged 0-12 months has not yet been determined due to a lack of data about the adverse effects in this age group and a concern about the lack of ability of the body of infants to handle excess amounts. The only source of copper intake should be from food (breast milk and/or baby formula) to prevent high levels of intake and possible adverse effects.