Preventive Intake: 300-450 mcg

Benefits:

• Prevents gastrointestinal cancer.
• Prevents tooth decay.
• Prohibits the elevation of copper levels beyond the body's needs.
• Induces energy production.
• Hampers candida growth.
• Increases excessively low uric acid levels.
• Used in the treatment of arthritis, asthma, aldehyde toxicity and Wilson's disease.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Tooth decay, very low uric acid levels and elevated copper levels in the body.

Food Sources: Legumes, grains, black pepper and tea.