Dosage · Supplement
Copper: dosage and how to take it
~1–2 mg copper per 15 mg zinc.
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
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The evidence in words
How much to take
Only supplement if a clinician identifies deficiency or if you take high-dose zinc long-term (roughly 1–2 mg copper per 15 mg zinc).
Timing & separation
There are no strict timing conflicts on record for Copper; consistency matters more than the exact hour for most goals.
Why the dose is what it is
Copper enzymes (ceruloplasmin, lysyl oxidase, superoxide dismutase) load iron onto transport proteins, crosslink collagen and elastin, and defend against oxidative stress.
Bottom line
Not a standalone supplement for most people — its job is to keep high-dose zinc from causing a copper deficiency.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- With high-dose zinc
- ~1–2 mg copper per 15 mg zinc.
Goes with
- CopperFull Copper monographEvidence grade C
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