Vitacost
Vitacost Zinc & Copper 15 mg / 1 mg
91/100
SUPPIE SCORE
88/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
94/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Vitacost Zinc & Copper 15 mg / 1 mg Do?
Excellent value: premium L-OptiZinc® at optimal 15mg dose with balanced 1mg copper prevents depletion. Strong immune/skin support; minimal safety concerns for most adults.
Is the 15:1 zinc-to-copper ratio optimal for preventing deficiency?
How does L-OptiZinc® compare to other zinc forms for absorption?
Can I take this daily with multivitamins containing zinc?
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What Are the Benefits of Vitacost Zinc & Copper 15 mg / 1 mg?
Based on proven scientific research
Immune supportVery strong
Antioxidant defenseStrong
Wound healingStrong
Skin healthModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of Vitacost Vitacost Zinc & Copper 15 mg / 1 mg?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•- Common side effects: nausea or stomach upset at high doses; low risk at 15mg.
•- Drug interactions: may reduce absorption of antibiotics (e.g., quinolones, tetracyclines); space 2+ hours apart.
•- Safe dosage: 15mg zinc/1mg copper well below UL (40mg/10mg); optimal ratio prevents imbalance.
•- Pregnancy: Consult physician; RDA higher (11-13mg zinc), but safe if monitored.
•- Allergens: Free of milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, soy, gluten.
•- High-risk groups: Wilson's disease (copper excess), consult doctor before use.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Rice flour
Low RiskGelatin (capsule)
Low RiskVegetable magnesium stearate
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Vitacost Vitacost Zinc & Copper 15 mg / 1 mg?
Zinc (as zinc mono-L-methionine) L-OptiZinc®
15 mg
Copper (as copper gluconate)
1 mg
Rice flour
Gelatin (capsule)
Vegetable magnesium stearate
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Vitacost Zinc & Copper 15 mg / 1 mg compare to the research.
•Copper (as copper gluconate) — 1 mg per serving; Suppie has no studied range for it yet. It is within the 10 mg/day upper limit (IOM (NIH ODS)).
•Zinc (as zinc mono-L-methionine) L-OptiZinc® — not in Suppie's ingredient library yet, so this dose can't be placed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vitacost Vitacost Zinc & Copper 15 mg / 1 mg