NOW Foods Copper Glycinate, 120 tablets

NOW Foods Copper Glycinate – 3 mg copper in every tablet

NOW Foods Copper Glycinate is a food supplement in tablet form, with each tablet providing 3 mg of copper. That is 300% of the nutrient reference value and also the whole daily dose, as the manufacturer recommends taking one tablet daily with a meal. The copper is in the form of copper bisglycinate – a compound in which copper is bound to the amino acid glycine. The product uses Albion™ copper bisglycinate. In addition to copper, each tablet contains 50 mg of a blend of ten fruits and vegetables. The bottle contains 120 tablets, which last about four months with the recommended use. According to the manufacturer, the product is suitable for vegans.

Copper

One tablet provides 3 mg of copper, i.e. 300% of the nutrient reference value.

• Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.
• Copper contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
• Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body.
• Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation.
• Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

How to use?

Take 1 tablet daily with a meal and a glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you also use other food supplements containing copper, such as multivitamins or mineral complexes, take their amounts into account. The body also gets copper from ordinary food – for example nuts, seeds, legumes, wholegrain products and cocoa. After opening, keep the bottle in a cool, dry place and close the lid tightly after use.

Key features

• 3 mg copper – in every tablet, 300% of the nutrient reference value.
• Copper bisglycinate – 30 mg of Albion™ copper bisglycinate per tablet.
• Fruit and vegetable blend – 50 mg of a blend of ten fruits and vegetables in every tablet.
• 1 tablet daily – simple dosing with a meal.
• 120 tablets – for about four months.
• Vegan and non-GMO – suitable for vegans according to the manufacturer.

Who is it for?

NOW Foods Copper Glycinate is suitable for adults who want to supplement their diet with copper and prefer simple dosing – one tablet a day. The product may be of interest to those whose diet contains few copper-rich foods such as nuts, seeds and legumes. According to the manufacturer, the product is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The product is intended for adults only. If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use.

Ingredients, quality and storage

In addition to copper bisglycinate and the fruit and vegetable blend (cauliflower, spinach, carrot, beet, tomato, blueberry, cranberry, cherry, raspberry and strawberry), the tablet contains microcrystalline cellulose, non-GMO maltodextrin, citric acid, stearic acid of vegetable origin, silicon dioxide and ascorbyl palmitate. The product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients, but the facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. The product is made and quality tested in the United States of America with globally sourced ingredients. The tablets are grey; natural colour variation may occur. Albion™ is a trademark of Balchem Corporation. NOW Foods is a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968.