A cofactor for iron absorption, collagen cross-linking and the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. Supports immune function and connective tissue integrity.
Why this form
Copper bisglycinate is chelated to the amino acid glycine, improving absorption across the intestinal wall and substantially reducing the gastrointestinal irritation associated with inorganic copper salts.
Key benefits
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.
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