An overview of the metabolism of copper.
Studies from animal models and in human volunteers have permitted to construct a provisional continuum of acceptable intakes of copper that would avoid copper deficiency and/or toxicity: acceptable intakes may vary between 10 and 50 mg/kg body weight.
Aggett
P J
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Lancashire Postgraduate School of Medicine and Health, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom.
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