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But how much copper are we supposed to get every day?
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And how do we even get copper in our regular diet?
How much copper do we need?
When it comes to the recommended daily value of copper, there is still much debate.
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However, the recommended daily value varies across different countries.
This makes many experts wonder whether the RDA for the United States is simply too low of a requirement.
In fact, copper deficiency in children is linked to a greater risk of developingosteoporosis.
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How can you consume more copper?
There are plenty of foods that naturally contain copper.
