Most people receive sufficient amounts of the mineral copper intheir diet, and too much copper can produce free radicals in a similarmanner to iron.158 However,individuals consuming over 50 mg of zinc daily and/or a high level offructose are advised to supplement their diet with 2 mg copper severaltimes per week.159-162 Copperis required by the body to convert iron into hemoglobin, and is an essentialconstituent of many important body enzymes including a form of superoxidedismutase, a major cellular antioxidant that cannot be supplementeddirectly.159,163
Serving Size 1 capsule
Servings Per Container 100
Elemental copper
2mg
(as a chelated mineral)
Take one capsule every other day.
One capsule daily is recommended for those consuming largedaily amounts of fructose or with daily intake of zinc greaterthan 50 mg.
This product is best utilized when taken with meals.
