intraMIN Minerals Explained: Copper

Copper in intraMIN is one of the most important minerals in our body. Copper helps the body use iron in producing blood. It also plays a huge role in the forming of cartilage and bone. Copper is also essential for our cells to efficiently convert carbohydrate, fat, and protein into energy that we can use in our everyday lives.

Although copper deficiency is not common, some people may develop this deficiency because of genetic disease. People can actually have their copper needs met through the food that we eat. However, because of improper farm practices, our food is becoming deficient in copper and other trace minerals because of soil mineral depletion. Copper deficiency can also result from overusing zinc supplements. Apparently, an excess in zinc prevents the body from absorbing copper and vice versa. intraMIN can help.

Recommended Daily Allowance for Copper

The recommended daily allowance for copper is minimal. Here is a table of the RDA for Copper in mcg/day units. These units apply for both males and females:
Infants 0-6 months - 200 (Adequate Intake)
Infants 7-12 months – 220 (AI)
Children  1-3 years  – 340
Children 4-8 years – 440
Children 9-13 years – 700
Adolescents 14-18 years – 890
Adults 19 years and older – 900

Pregnant females need 1,000 mcg/day. For breastfeeding mothers, they need an additional 300 mcg/day than pregnant females.

Scientists have seen that inadequate copper levels may put you at risk for cardiovascular disease, but this is not conclusive evidence. Some reports say that copper supplementation may lead to increased bone mass density for perimenopausal women.

Copper Sources

Copper is present in a variety of food, such as nuts, seeds, organ meats, and shellfish. Some of the best sources are liver, oysters, crab meat and clams. Cashews, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, and almonds also contain copper. Other sources are peanut butter, lentils, mushrooms, and shredded wheat cereal. You can also get copper from semi-sweet chocolate and hot cocoa mix.

If all else fails, copper can be taken through vitamin supplements such as intraMIN which has adequate amounts of copper in a unique tropical fruit flavored liquid. intraMIN contains the right amounts of trace minerals and other essential vitamins. Taking vitamin supplements with trace minerals will help you maintain the perfect copper levels for a healthy body that does not run out of energy no matter what kind of activities you undertake. intraMIN’s trace minerals are naturally-occurring so they are considered safe for human intake. Copper is indispensable for your continued good health. Protect your heart and your bones with the copper in the form of IntraMIN’s unique formula for maximum absorption.