Product Details
Copper is of vital importance in
the diet for many different reasons. Among these are its central
role in promoting normal cardiovascular health and circulation, the
formation and maintenance of strong bone mass, the inhibition of
free radicals, and proper cell replication.* Copper is also vital in
keeping blood vessels, skin and connective tissue supple and
elastic. Various enzyme reactions also require copper.*
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Copper Helps
Support:
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Healthy hair* |
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Organ health* |
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Joints, cartilage, and tendons* |
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Healthy LDL and HDL cholesterol* |
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Proper sugar levels* |
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Calmness and positive outlook* |
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Normal iron levels in body* |
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Normal iron levels in body* |
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Normal thyroid function* |
Minerals for Life™ water-soluble
Copper is a dietary supplement containing elemental copper.
Copper is classified as an essential mineral because copper is
needed by all tissues. Copper is usually found in foods containing
iron. Copper supports efficient utilization of iron and protein and
assists with normal digestion.*
The liver and brain contain the largest amounts of copper in the
human body, with smaller amounts in other organs.*
Copper is needed by all tissues. It
is involved in the production of collagen, the protein responsible
for the structural integrity of bone, cartilage, skin, and tendon.*
It is also involved in the production of elastin, the protein that
is mainly responsible for the elastic properties of blood vessels
and skin. Further, copper is a component of the enzyme copper-zinc
dismutase and the protein ceruloplasmin, both of which inhibit free
radical formation.*
If the body does not acquire a sufficient amount of copper, the
production of hemoglobin, the carrier of oxygen in the blood, is
decreased.
Copper also promotes the maintenance of good skin health and
contributes to healthy respiration and general strength.*
Long-term use of oral contraceptives can upset the balance of copper
in the body.
Copper can also contribute to
healthy and normal cholesterol levels.
Copper contributes to mental and emotional health and well-being.*
Copper helps to maintain the
structural integrity of cell membranes, allowing for normal body
functioning.*
Copper is a component of the protein ceruloplasmin and the enzyme
copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, both of which inhibit free radical
formation.* The protein ceruloplasmin is an acute phase reactant,
meaning that as “insults” to the body accumulate, ceruloplasmin
will also increase in direct proportion to help promote healthy
immune status.* Copper also is a vital component of the human enzyme
copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, another potent antioxidant.*
Copper is heavily involved in the production of hemoglobin, the
carrier of oxygen in the blood. Copper also plays a role in the
body’s formation of strong, flexible connective tissue, and in the
proper cross-linking of collagen and elastin.* Elastin is a major
component of large blood vessels, and its proper maintenance helps
to promote normal cardiovascular health.*
Adult
Directions
Take 1 teaspoon daily with a meal. Do not exceed
1 teaspoon daily. This product may be taken on an occasional basis
as desired.
Caution
Do not consume if tamper resistant seal is broken or missing. Keep
cap tightly closed and out of reach of children. Not intended for
children under 14 years of age. Not for pregnant or lactating women.
First consult with your physician before starting this or any new
mineral or nutrient supplement program. Isolated minerals or
nutrients are best taken as part of a comprehensive supplement
program containing a broad spectrum of nutrients.
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This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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