NRC recommends 1.5
mg copper per 1,000 calories.
Copper is plentiful in beef liver, which has 2.7
mg copper per ounce.
From food most people get 15 mg zinc and 1
mg copper.
Food typically provides 15 mg zinc and 1
mg copper.
Oysters have about 90 mg zinc and 4.5
mg copper per hundred grams, so they could be adding significantly to both.
I currently take the recomendations in the book for zinc — 60 mg once a week, & 3
mg copper once a week if I don't have liver that week.
Participants also received 2
mg copper to prevent the copper deficiency associated with high zinc intakes.
Not exact matches
Chia seeds can help keep your body fit and healthy as it is rich in minerals, namely 160
mg potassium, 631
mg calcium, manganese 2
mg, 3
mg zinc, phosphorus 948
mg, sodium 19
mg,
copper 0.1
mg and 1.4 g water.
One cup of the leafy greens is packed with potassium (about 839
mg compared to the 539
mg in a banana), vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate,
copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium and vitamin C. And, of course, spinach offers tons of iron.
skim milk *, maltodextrin *, skim milk powder *, vegetable oils * (palm oil, rape oil, sunflower oil), starch (from organic corn) *, sodium nitrate 0.4 g / 100 g, magnesium chloride 210
mg / 100 g, vitamin C, iron sulphate 18
mg / 100 g, vitamin E, zinc sulphate 6.3
mg / 100 g, vitamin A,
copper sulphate 0.26
mg / 100 g, potassium iodide 50 åµg / 100 g, vitamin D. * ingredients from organic agriculture
BMGs are metal alloys composed typically of three or more elements, such as magnesium,
copper, and yttrium (
Mg - Cu - Y).
These oil seeds contain 20
mg of iron per cup, but also are packed with essential nutrients like
copper, phosphorus, vitamin E, and zinc.
Ingredients: Vitamin C (as Ultra Potent - C ® †) 249
mg, Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 201 IU, Niacin (as niacinamide ascorbate) 18
mg, Calcium (as MCHC and dicalcium phosphate) 612
mg, Phosphorus (as MCHC and dicalcium phosphate) 357
mg, Magnesium (as magnesium bis - glycinate) 111
mg, Zinc (as zinc citrate) 7.5
mg,
Copper (as copper lysinate HCl) 0.99 mg, Manganese (as manganese citrate) 0.48 mg, Chromium (as chromium citrate) 120 mcg, Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Concentrate (MCHC) 1.34 g, Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) Aerial Part Extract 75 mg, D - Glucosamine Sulfate (as D - glucosamine sulfate KCI) 249 mg, Boron (as boron citrate) 19
Copper (as
copper lysinate HCl) 0.99 mg, Manganese (as manganese citrate) 0.48 mg, Chromium (as chromium citrate) 120 mcg, Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Concentrate (MCHC) 1.34 g, Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) Aerial Part Extract 75 mg, D - Glucosamine Sulfate (as D - glucosamine sulfate KCI) 249 mg, Boron (as boron citrate) 19
copper lysinate HCl) 0.99
mg, Manganese (as manganese citrate) 0.48
mg, Chromium (as chromium citrate) 120 mcg, Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Concentrate (MCHC) 1.34 g, Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) Aerial Part Extract 75
mg, D - Glucosamine Sulfate (as D - glucosamine sulfate KCI) 249
mg, Boron (as boron citrate) 195 mcg.
Also, would taking more than 30
mg of zinc be a good thing for someone with pyroluria in order to draw excess
copper out of the body?
This is because zinc supplementation above 40
mg may cause a depletion in
copper levels.
* Since you may benefit from getting in 30
mg of zinc each day from a separate supplement, a 3
mg dose of
copper is optimal.
Since higher intakes of zinc can lead to
copper deficiency, and you should be certain to get 15
mg of zinc daily separate from your multivitamin, it is important to get an adequate dose of
copper (2
mg).
On the flip side, consuming more than 50
mg of zinc can limit
copper absorption, so you need to make sure that your
copper and zinc intake are balanced.
Zinc at 30
mg with 2
mg of
copper is a typical dose.
The formula I have jury - rigged is: boron = 3
mg; chelated
copper = 2.5
mg; zinc = 30
mg; manganese = 10
mg.
When I started taking vitamin C (only 500
mg) it become further depleted and I developed anemia (due to
copper deficiency).
In a study of 59 post-menopausal women, the effects of calcium supplementation (as calcium citrate, 1000
mg elemental Ca / day) with and without the addition of zinc (15.0
mg / day), manganese (5.0
mg / day) and
copper (2.5
mg / day) on the lumbar spine was evaluated over two years.
Pretty quickly (thanks to Amazon Prime), I had added the following to my multi-vitamin and 1000 IUs of vitamin D3: vitamin C (500
mg), vitamin K2 (100 mcg),
copper (2
mg), chromium (200 mcg), iodine (500 mcg), magnesium (400
mg), and selenium (200 mcg).
A cup of sesame seeds can deliver 20
mg of iron.Other valuable nutrients found in sesame seeds are
copper, phosphorous, vitamin E and zinc.
Not only does it offer 3.3
mg of iron per ounce (28 grams), meeting around 18 % of the RDI, but it also contains a good amount of fiber, magnesium,
copper and manganese (70).
Right now I take a B12 complex of 2,000 once daily, 200 mcg of selenium once daily, 22
mg of zinc once daily, and 1.25 mcg of
copper (to guard against zinc deficiency).
Raspberries: 1.00 cup 123.00 grams 60.28 calories Nutrient Amount DV (%) Nutrient Density World's Healthiest Foods Rating
copper 0.10
mg 5.0 1.5 good manganese 1.24
mg 62.0 18.5 excellent vitamin C 30.76
mg 51.3 15.3 excellent dietary fiber 8.34 g 33.4 10.0 excellent magnesium 22.14
mg 5.5 1.7 good vitamin B3 (niacin) 1.10
mg 5.5 1.6 good potassium 186.96
mg 5.3 1.6 good omega 3 fatty afolate 31.98 mcg 8.0 2.4 good vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.12
mg 7.1 2.1 goodcids 0.12 g 5.0 1.5 good World's Healthiest Foods Rating Rule excellent DV > = 75 % OR Density > = 7.6 AND DV > = 10 % very good DV > = 50 % OR Density > = 3.4 AND DV > = 5 % good DV > = 25 % OR Density > = 1.5 AND DV > = 2.5 % References:
According to Institute of Medicine in the U.S., the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for
copper for adults is 900 micrograms (1
mg) / day [1].
My personal rec would be to NOT take thyroid hormone until you add back in 50 - 100 grams of carbs from fruit and or clean starches (white rice, potatoes; not wheat) and make sure your
copper intake is 2 - 4
mg per day (use nutritiondata.com as a guide).
Intakes of 150 — 450
mg of zinc per day have been associated with such chronic effects as low
copper status, altered iron function, reduced immune function, and reduced levels of high - density lipoproteins [82].
That's why I suggested 50
mg tablets several times a week, then you get high zinc 2 days and low zinc 5 days a week, probably enabling better
copper absorption.
E, and trying to locate a 30
mg supplement of zinc that also has 2
mg of
copper.
START Taurine (500 — 1,000
mg / day) Supports liver copper metabolism START Ancestral Diet (HIGH Fat & Protein / LOW Carb) Good for Copper absorption START Iodine (PREREQUISITE: Mg RBC & Se RBC need to be optimal) Until then, add Iodine rich foods like kelp, seaweeds, scallops, cod, eggs, cranberries, etc. to the die
mg / day) Supports liver
copper metabolism START Ancestral Diet (HIGH Fat & Protein / LOW Carb) Good for Copper absorption START Iodine (PREREQUISITE: Mg RBC & Se RBC need to be optimal) Until then, add Iodine rich foods like kelp, seaweeds, scallops, cod, eggs, cranberries, etc. to the
copper metabolism START Ancestral Diet (HIGH Fat & Protein / LOW Carb) Good for
Copper absorption START Iodine (PREREQUISITE: Mg RBC & Se RBC need to be optimal) Until then, add Iodine rich foods like kelp, seaweeds, scallops, cod, eggs, cranberries, etc. to the
Copper absorption START Iodine (PREREQUISITE:
Mg RBC & Se RBC need to be optimal) Until then, add Iodine rich foods like kelp, seaweeds, scallops, cod, eggs, cranberries, etc. to the die
Mg RBC & Se RBC need to be optimal) Until then, add Iodine rich foods like kelp, seaweeds, scallops, cod, eggs, cranberries, etc. to the diet.
On an average diet I think 35
mg / day of zinc supplements should be OK if you're taking 2.2
mg / day
copper.
Supplement taurine 1 g / day, glycine 5 g / day, vitamin C 2 - 5 g / day, and if you don't eat liver supplement
copper 2
mg / day, not per week.
Earlier I forgot to point out that when I started Paul's supplements they included a daily multi-vitamin which has 0.5
mg of
copper.
If you eat your 3 squares of chocolate and duck or goose or chicken liver, which are low in
copper, then about 50
mg zinc weekly is probably about right.
If you take too much zinc (more than 50
mg absorbed) that can have negative effects — weakening of immune system, metabolic rate and HDL (good cholesterol) decrease, compromise muscle recovery and growth, interfere with
copper uptake.
Gittleman recommends supplements in the following amounts, to be taken with a
copper - free multiple vitamin: zinc, 10 - 25
mg; manganese, 5 - 15
mg; vitamin B6, 50 - 200
mg and vitamin C, 500 - 3,000
mg.109 To this would be added pantothenic acid, 600
mg to support the adrenals.110 Not mentioned by Gittleman, but of course very important, is a good quality cod liver oil.
One single cup serving contains 650
mg potassium, is high in iron, niacin, thiamine, phosphorus,
copper and contains 10 - 12 % of the US RDA of fibre.
-- Zinc: 30 to 50
mg a day after breakfast (should be with Selenium and
Copper).
Calories: 49 Total Fat: 0g Total Omega - 3 Fatty Acids: 98.8
mg Total Omega - 6 Fatty Acids: 137
mg Sodium: 2g Total Carbohydrate: 12g Dietary Fiber: 3g Sugars: 7g Protein: 1g Vitamin C: 149 % Daily Value Vitamin K: 4 % Vitamin B6: 4 % Magnesium: 5 % Phosphorous: 4 % Potassium: 7 %
Copper: 4 % Manganese: 29 %
Good, because one 200 - calorie serving of walnuts has 2776
mg of omega - 3s and is a great source of protein and
copper, a mineral that boosts collagen production.
It is also a great source of omega fatty acids, phosphorus, thiamin,
copper, magnesium, and manganese, and potassium (270
mg per serving).
I've fallen short on omega - 3s, eating half the salmon prescribed, and haven't eaten liver (but am likely
copper sufficient with 2
mg in my multivitamin).
I also wonder how that works with the zinc supplementation of 50
mg per week (which is based on the average
copper intake)-- if you take your zinc supplement earlier in the week but don't achieve the planned
copper intake, does that have negative consequences, or can it be mitigated by larger doses of
copper later in the cycle?
You also note that 1/4 lb of beef liver contains 12 - 16
mg of
copper — which averages to the daily rate of about 2
mg per.
For example, if you go through 5 days and realize that you just won't get to your liver for the week, would it be wise to take 6
mg of
copper on each of the last two days to get close to the 2
mg per day average?
And I absolutely love chicken liver:) Would 1/4 lb of chicken liver weekly, plus
copper supplement 2
mg daily help with my constant fatigue I've been experiencing the last 2 - 3 weeks?
You establish the optimum
copper intake at 2 - 4
mg per day, and recommend daily supplementation for people that do not consume beef liver on a weekly basis.