The Solgar Chelated Copper 2.5mg is a dietary supplement in tablets, with 2500µg of copper per tablet, an amount corresponding to 250% of the Reference Dietary Intake. Copper is provided as diglycinic, i.e., bound to two glycine molecules, according to the Albion chelation standards. The package contains 100 tablets.
It is aimed at adults who want to target the intake of a single trace element, without taking a whole multivitamin. It is of interest to those who follow a diet poor in copper-rich foods, such as shellfish, dried fruits, seeds and legumes, and to those who have been taking high doses of zinc for a long time, which competes with copper for absorption.
Copper is a trace element, i.e., the organism needs it in very small amounts, in the order of a thousandth of a gram. Its role is not structural but catalytic: it is a cofactor of a group of enzymes called cyproenzymes. Among them is lysyl oxidase, the enzyme that creates the cross-links between collagen and elastin fibers and gives strength to the connective tissue, and superoxide dismutase, one of the main antioxidant enzymes of the cell.
Copper also participates in tyrosinase, the enzyme that initiates the synthesis of melanin, the pigment of hair and skin, and in serum plasmin, a plasma protein that oxidizes iron so that it can be transported by transferrin. This link between copper and iron is why the two metals are often considered together in nutritional assessment.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, copper in this form is associated with the following:
The above statements are attributed to the producer.
With 2500µg per tablet, the amount is well above the significance threshold, so the product is entitled to all the approved claims of copper:
The chelated form means that the metal ion is bound to amino acids instead of being in an inorganic salt. In practice, the molecule reaches the intestine stable and takes up transport routes that are not the same as those of inorganic forms.
It suits adults who want a single-component copper preparation with an accurate dose, rather than a complex multivitamin. It suits people with limited consumption of shellfish, dried fruits, seeds, liver and cocoa, which are the main dietary sources. It makes sense for those who systematically take zinc in high doses, so that the balance of the two metals remains in focus, and for vegans who monitor their trace elements. The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis or examination.
Main ingredients per tablet: Copper (diglycinic) 2500 µg (250% RDI).
Other ingredients: bulking agents (dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose), diglycinic copper, cellulose gum, anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate).
Free from: sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Form: tablets.
Recommended dosage: 1 tablet per day, preferably with meals. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
With one tablet per day, the 100 tablet package covers approximately three months and ten days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
In pregnancy, lactation, medication or if you have a health problem, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Copper is a metal, so if you are taking tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, keep a two-hour interval from their intake. In Wilson's disease or other copper metabolism disorder, use only under medical advice. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, out of reach of children.
Each tablet provides 2500µg, i.e. 2.5mg of copper, an amount corresponding to 250% of the Reference Dietary Intake.
It means that the copper ion is bound to two molecules of glycine, an amino acid. This is the chelated form according to the Albion standard.
Copper and zinc compete in absorption when doses are high. Discuss the combination with a pharmacist.
Mainly shellfish, liver, dried fruits, seeds, legumes and cocoa.
Most multivitamins already contain copper. Check their label and consult a pharmacist before adding a second source.
With one tablet a day, the 100 tablets last about three and a half months.
Yes. The product is vegan-labeled, gluten-free and dairy-free.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
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Main ingredients per tablet: Copper (diglycinic) 2500 µg (250% RDI).
Other ingredients: bulking agents (dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose), diglycinic copper, cellulose gum, anti-caking agent (magnesium stearate).
Free from: sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners, artificial flavors and colors. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Form: tablets.
Recommended dosage: 1 tablet daily, preferably with meals. Do not exceed the usage instructions.
With one tablet per day, the 100 tablet pack covers approximately three months and ten days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
In pregnancy, breastfeeding, on medication or with an existing health problem, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Copper is a metal, so if you are taking tetracycline or quinoline antibiotics, keep a two-hour gap between their intake. In Wilson's disease or other copper metabolism disorder, use only under medical guidance. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
