NOW Foods
Copper Glycinate 3mg
86/100
SUPPIE SCORE
85/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
84/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Copper Glycinate 3mg Do?
This well-formulated copper supplement provides 3mg in highly bioavailable glycinate form, exceeding RDA for deficiency correction while staying safely below UL. Effective for energy, connective tissue, and immune support; minimal safety concerns for healthy adults.
What are the primary health benefits of copper supplementation?
How does the glycinate form improve copper absorption compared to other forms?
What dietary sources can provide adequate copper intake to potentially avoid supplementation?
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What Are the Benefits of Copper Glycinate 3mg?
Based on proven scientific research
Energy ProductionModerate
Connective Tissue HealthStrong
Immune FunctionModerate
Iron MetabolismStrong
Antioxidant ProtectionModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of NOW Foods Copper Glycinate 3mg?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•Copper at 3mg exceeds RDA (0.9mg) but is well below UL (10mg), posing low risk for healthy adults with no deficiency.
•Glycinate form enhances absorption, reducing GI side effect risk compared to inorganic copper salts; potential mild nausea if taken empty stomach.
•No significant drug interactions reported for copper; however, high zinc intake (>50mg/day) may reduce copper absorption.
•Safe for most adults but contraindicated in Wilson's disease or acute liver/kidney issues; consult physician for pregnancy, nursing, or medication use.
•Free of common allergens (wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, sesame), low sensitivity risk.
•Long-term use at this dose unlikely to cause accumulation in healthy individuals; monitor copper status if supplementing >6 months.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Microcrystalline cellulose
Low RiskMaltodextrin (non-gmo)
Low RiskCitric acid
Low RiskStearic acid (vegetable source)
Low RiskSilicon dioxide
Low RiskAscorbyl palmitate
GoodWhat Are the Ingredients in NOW Foods Copper Glycinate 3mg?
Copper (elemental) (from Copper Bisglycinate)
3 mg
Organic Fruit & Veggie Blend (Organic blend of Cauliflower, Spinach, Carrot, Beet, Tomato, Blueberry, Cranberry, Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry)
50 mg
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Maltodextrin (non-GMO)
Citric Acid
Stearic Acid (vegetable source)
Silicon Dioxide
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Copper Glycinate 3mg compare to the research.
•Copper (elemental) (from Copper Bisglycinate) — 3 mg per serving; Suppie has no studied range for it yet. It is within the 10 mg/day upper limit (IOM (NIH ODS)).
•Organic Fruit & Veggie Blend (Organic blend of Cauliflower, Spinach, Carrot, Beet, Tomato, Blueberry, Cranberry, Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry) — total for a blend; the amount of each ingredient in it is hidden.
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