Solgar Chelated Copper, 100 tablets

Chelated copper, presented in bottles of 100 tablets.

Recommended use

• Food supplement for adults, take one (1) tablet per day, preferably with meals or as directed by a specialist.Each tablet provides: Copper (chelated with amino acids+)..............2.5 mg

Tablet formulated with the following natural ingredients

• Dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose gum, magnesium stearate.
• Manufactured under licence agreement with Albion Laboratories. Patent No. 4,599,152.

Chelated copper

Minerals are essential factors in human nutrition; they are the constituents of bones, teeth, soft tissues, muscles, blood and nerve cells. They act as catalysts for many reactions within the body and are important in hormone production. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Its main function is to help build and maintain bones and teeth, working in conjunction with phosphorus. Calcium is also involved in the blood clotting process and in controlling the passage of fluids through cells. It is also linked to the proper functioning of the heart and neuromuscular system. Vitamin D is an important factor in calcium absorption. Copper is found in all tissues of the body. It aids in the formation of haemoglobin and red blood cells, facilitating the absorption of iron, and helps in the conversion of an amino acid into a dark pigment that gives colour to the skin and hair. A large amount of molybdenum, zinc or sulphur in the diet is antagonistic to copper, having an adverse effect on its formation.

Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormone thyroxine, which regulates metabolic reactions involved in oxidation.

The main function of iron is to work with proteins and copper in the formation of haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying pigment found in red blood cells. Vitamin C enhances iron absorption by converting it into a form that is easier for the body to use. At least half of the magnesium in our body is combined with calcium and phosphorus in the bones. The rest is in red blood cells, muscles and other soft tissues. Magnesium is related to muscle contraction and nerve function.

Manganese is an important activator of many enzyme systems and is part of them. It plays an important role in protein synthesis and fatty acid metabolism and is necessary for normal skeletal development and pituitary gland activity.

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body and is found in all living cells. It is involved in the proper functioning of both muscles and nerves, and often works in conjunction with calcium. A healthy body maintains a specific calcium-phosphorus balance of two to one in the bones. Sodium and potassium are involved in the body's fluid balance, with potassium found mainly inside cells and sodium predominantly in the fluids outside them. Together with calcium and magnesium, the balance between these electrolytes plays an important role in cardiovascular health. Zinc is a trace element of great importance in the immune system and is a component of many enzyme systems. It is also a constituent of insulin and sperm. If there is a high intake of calcium or phytic acid, which is found in certain grains, there will be a greater need for zinc intake. Chromium serves to enhance the effectiveness of insulin, the hormone responsible for blood sugar metabolism. Molybdenum is a trace element that acts as a cofactor in many enzyme systems. The physiological role of sulphur-containing amino acids involves molybdenum. Boron is a trace element that has recently been found to influence the metabolism of nutrients involved in maintaining strong bones and may play a role in hormone regulation. Selenium is a trace element that acts synergistically with vitamin E. As a constituent of glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant enzyme, selenium neutralises free radicals before they can damage body tissues. Suitable for vegans.