What is Copper?
Contributes to normal iron transport in the body, maintenance of normal connective tissues, normal function of the immune system and the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Also contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Why Copper di-D-gluconate?
Copper di-D-gluconate is a chelated form of copper bound to gluconic acid, providing high bioavailability and excellent gastrointestinal tolerability, making it suitable for daily long-term supplementation.
What are the benefits of Copper?
Iron transport & energy
Copper is required for the production of ceruloplasmin, the enzyme that oxidises ferrous iron for transport. Without adequate copper, iron accumulates in tissues rather than reaching red blood cells.
Connective tissue & collagen
Copper is an essential cofactor for lysyl oxidase, the enzyme responsible for cross-linking collagen and elastin — the structural proteins of skin, blood vessels and connective tissue.
Antioxidant enzyme activity
Copper is a component of copper-zinc superoxide dismutase (Cu-Zn SOD), one of the body's primary antioxidant enzymes, which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Supports
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