Can You Take Copper by Mouth? What You Need to Know
                                
                                
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                                According to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, the average U.S. adult's median intake of copper from food is already within the recommended range. This means that while you can take copper by mouth, most people get sufficient amounts from their diet alone.