How much Copper is too much ?

Although adequate intake of copper is crucial to overall good health, getting too much copper in your diet can be toxic. As little as 10 milligrams of copper taken at one time has been reported to cause stomachache, nausea, muscle pain, and other unpleasant reactions, and copper doses over 60 milligrams usually produce vomiting.












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