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Most people aged 19 or older should aim for 900 micrograms (mcg) of copper as part of a daily diet.
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Rena Goldman, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
The Biden administration tightened the soot pollution limit to 9 micrograms per cubic meter.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2025
That shakes out to about 104 to 175 micrograms per teaspoon, the max amount of salt recommended by day.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Nov. 2025
One cup of baked sweet potato has about 1,920 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin A and 950 milligrams (mg) of potassium.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
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Rena Goldman, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
The Biden administration tightened the soot pollution limit to 9 micrograms per cubic meter.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2025
That shakes out to about 104 to 175 micrograms per teaspoon, the max amount of salt recommended by day.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Nov. 2025
One cup of baked sweet potato has about 1,920 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin A and 950 milligrams (mg) of potassium.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Microgram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microgram. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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microgram
noun
mi·cro·gram
ˈmī-krə-ˌgram 
1
: one millionth of a gram
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