Copper 60c by NuMedica – Copper Capsules for Connective Tissue Support
NuMedica Copper capsules provide 2 mg of copper per vegetable capsule in a focused, single-mineral formula. Copper 60c contains copper bisglycinate chelate, the Albion™ TRAACS™ form, rather than a blend of multiple supplemental minerals.
Copper is an essential trace mineral: your body needs small amounts to keep several enzyme systems working normally. These systems help use iron, maintain connective tissues, and release usable energy from food. A separate copper supplement lets a healthcare practitioner address copper intake without adding iron, zinc, or other active nutrients from a broader mineral formula. Whether you need that additional copper depends on your diet and existing supplements.
Key Copper 60c Benefits
- Supports normal iron metabolism, helping the body handle the iron needed for healthy red blood cell formation.
- Provides copper for connective tissue support, including enzymes that help maintain the structural framework of tissues.
- Contributes to cellular energy production through copper-dependent enzymes that help cells use nutrients.
- Supports antioxidant enzyme function, part of the body's normal defenses against oxidative stress.
How Copper 60c Works
Copper works as a helper within enzymes, the proteins that carry out specific tasks in your cells. One copper-dependent enzyme helps make iron available for normal use; another helps stabilize the collagen and elastin framework in connective tissues. Copper also participates in the cellular machinery that produces usable energy and in enzymes that manage reactive oxygen compounds.
These are nutritional roles, not a promise of a noticeable energy boost or a reason to take extra copper when your intake is already adequate. The bisglycinate chelate identifies how copper is supplied in this formula; it does not change the need to match supplemental intake to your individual requirements.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Copper: Supports enzymes that help the body use iron, maintain connective tissue, and produce cellular energy. Copper also helps antioxidant enzymes manage reactive oxygen compounds. Supplying this mineral supports these normal processes when additional intake is appropriate; more copper is not automatically better.
Copper 60c Is Formulated For
- Adults whose healthcare practitioner has identified a reason to add copper to their nutritional routine.
- People seeking a single-mineral supplement rather than a combined iron, zinc, and copper product.
- Those reviewing their total copper intake alongside an existing multivitamin or zinc supplement.
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Recommendation: Take one capsule once per day or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings Per Container: 60
Copper (as copper bisglycinate chelate) † ... 2 mg
† Albion™, TRAACS® and the Albion Gold Medallion design are registered trademarks of Balchem Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegetable capsule), L-leucine.
Does Not Contain: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy.
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Frequently Asked Questions About Copper 60c
What are the benefits of Copper 60c?
Copper 60c supplies 2 mg of copper per vegetable capsule to support normal copper-dependent functions, including iron metabolism, connective tissue maintenance, cellular energy production, and antioxidant enzyme activity. NuMedica uses copper bisglycinate chelate in this single-mineral formula. Copper's role in using iron helps support normal red blood cell formation, but this product does not supply iron. Extra copper is useful only when it fits your nutritional needs; it is not a general-purpose energy booster.
Who should take Copper 60c?
Copper 60c is an option for adults whose healthcare practitioner recommends additional copper after considering diet and other supplements. Each capsule supplies 2 mg, so check whether your multivitamin already contains copper before adding it. High-dose zinc can interfere with copper absorption, but that is a reason to review your supplement routine rather than automatically add copper. The label directs pregnant or nursing people and anyone taking medications to consult a doctor before use. Keep this bottle out of children's reach.
Are there any side effects of taking Copper 60c?
Excess copper can cause abdominal pain, cramps, nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting, and prolonged excessive intake can harm the liver. People with Wilson's disease or another copper-handling disorder should not self-supplement. The label states: “If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.” It also states: “Keep out of reach of children.” Each capsule adds 2 mg of copper, so include multivitamins and other copper products when reviewing your total intake. High-dose zinc can reduce copper absorption; have your practitioner review that combination.
How does Copper 60c support overall health?
Copper contributes to overall health by helping enzymes carry out everyday cellular work. It participates in handling iron, maintaining connective tissue structure, generating usable energy, and supporting antioxidant defenses. Copper 60c provides this nutrient separately from other active minerals, which allows its intake to be considered individually within a nutritional plan. These established roles do not mean everyone benefits from taking additional copper. Adequate dietary intake and the copper already present in other supplements remain important when deciding whether this 2 mg serving belongs in your routine.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
