Cu-Zyme™ (Copper) by Biotics Research – Essential Trace Mineral Support
Cu-Zyme™ (Copper) provides a focused way to add copper when a healthcare professional has identified a need for additional intake. Each tablet supplies 2 mg of copper from copper gluconate and copper citrate, in a 100-tablet bottle. This copper supplement is designed for targeted mineral support rather than broad multivitamin coverage. Copper is needed in small amounts, but those amounts contribute to several important everyday functions, from using iron to maintaining connective tissue. Choosing additional copper should take your diet and existing supplements into account.
Key Cu-Zyme™ Benefits
- Provides essential trace mineral support with a clearly defined amount of copper in each tablet, making it straightforward to review total intake with your practitioner.
- Supports normal iron metabolism, helping supply a mineral used by proteins that handle iron within the body rather than adding iron itself.
- Contributes to connective tissue support and the normal copper-dependent processes involved in maintaining collagen and elastin.
- Provides nutritional support for cellular energy production and the body's own antioxidant defenses, both of which rely on copper-containing enzymes.
How Cu-Zyme™ Works
Copper acts as a cofactor: it helps certain enzymes perform their normal work. In mitochondria, copper-containing cytochrome c oxidase participates in the process that produces cellular energy. Copper also supports ceruloplasmin's role in iron handling and lysyl oxidase's role in forming cross-links within connective tissue. These are complementary nutritional functions, not separate ingredients or promises of an immediate change in energy or comfort.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Copper (as copper gluconate and copper citrate): These two forms provide the tablet's 2 mg of copper. The amount represents copper supplied by the combined sources, not 2 mg of each compound. Copper also participates in copper-zinc superoxide dismutase, an enzyme involved in normal antioxidant defense.
This Biotics Research copper formula includes a vegetable culture described in the ingredient footnote below. Its presence does not change the labeled copper amount. The manufacturer identifies the product as gluten, dairy and GMO free. It remains important to review the complete ingredient list if you have sensitivities.
Cu-Zyme™ Is Formulated For
- Adults whose healthcare professional recommends a focused source of supplemental copper after reviewing their nutritional needs.
- People seeking a single-mineral tablet rather than adding another broad combination formula to an established routine.
- Those reviewing mineral balance, including copper already present in a multivitamin and zinc taken separately, with professional guidance.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Mineral Supplements and Minerals for Bone Health collections.
Recommendation: One (1) tablet each day as a dietary supplement or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Copper (as copper gluconate and copper citrate) ... 2 mg
† Specially grown, biologically active vegetable culture containing naturally associated phytochemicals including polyphenolic compounds with SOD and catalase, dehydrated at low temperature to preserve associated enzyme factors.
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, vegetable culture†, stearic acid (vegetable source) and magnesium stearate (vegetable source).
Does Not Contain: This product is gluten, dairy and GMO free.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cu-Zyme™
What are the main benefits of Cu-Zyme™?
Cu-Zyme™ supplies copper for normal nutritional functions that include iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, cellular energy production and antioxidant enzyme activity. The value of adding it depends on whether you need more copper, not simply on the number of functions copper performs. Each tablet provides 2 mg from gluconate and citrate sources. It is a focused mineral option to discuss with your practitioner, rather than an iron supplement or a general-purpose energy booster.
Who should consider Cu-Zyme™?
Consider this product when a healthcare professional has determined that supplemental copper fits your needs. Bring a list of your multivitamins, minerals and other supplements to that discussion, especially if you take zinc separately. Higher zinc intake can interfere with copper absorption, but that does not mean everyone taking zinc should automatically add copper. Your practitioner can review the full routine and recommend an appropriate plan instead of relying on a one-size-fits-all mineral ratio.
Can Cu-Zyme™ cause side effects or require precautions?
Excess copper can cause nausea, abdominal discomfort, vomiting or diarrhea, and sustained excessive intake can harm the liver. Count copper from all supplements before adding this tablet and do not exceed the recommended use unless your clinician directs you. Anyone with a copper-handling disorder such as Wilson’s disease should not self-supplement. Seek individualized advice during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for children, or when managing a medical condition. Stop use and contact your practitioner if unwanted symptoms occur.
How does Cu-Zyme™ fit into an overall wellness routine?
Use Cu-Zyme™ as one part of a nutrition plan that starts with balanced meals and an assessment of your actual mineral needs. The label recommends one tablet each day or use as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional. Keep the bottle in a cool, dry area and out of children’s reach. Regularly review whether supplemental copper is still appropriate as your diet and other supplements change. A complimentary product consultation can help you review how this product fits your routine.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
