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Functions helps in formation of red blood cells helps keep bones, blood vessels, nerves and immune system healthy enzyme function energy production Deficiency aneamia Menkes' syndrome Good Sources Natural meat poultry liver seafood, fish, oysters green vegetables whole grains legumes, peas nuts raisins, papaya, apple mushrooms, carrots, turnips vegetable oils butter gelatin black pepper, thyme, paprika, bay leaves, ginger root Food Quantity mcg Raisins, seedless 2/3 cup 310 Pistachios, dry roasted 1 oz 340 Mushrooms 1/2 cup 390 Oyster, cooked 1 medium 670 Pork loin 3.5 oz 400 Artificial cod liver oil soy lecithin yeast malasses Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) Males and Females 900 mcg Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) Adults (19 to 50 yrs) 10,000 mcg Intakes above UL may lead to negative health consequences. Supplementation Not recommend. A balanced diet include enough copper. Excessive zinc interferes with copper absorption