Copper is an essential trace mineral that supports a number of crucial physiological processes.* Hypo-allergenic dietary supplement 60 capsules 1-2 capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals. Copper activates a number of enzymes important to energy metabolism. It is the key mineral in lysyl oxidase, an enzyme that weaves together collagen and elastin. Copper assists in the formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells by facilitating iron absorption. It is involved in protein metabolism, the production of RNA, and the synthesis of phospholipids used in the formation of myelin sheaths.*
Who can ever say for sure what are inside these pills we buy without sending off to labs for testing, but my gut says it's probably copper.... literally. They do make me a bit queasy, which is to be expected. The capsules have a blue color, which testifies to the probability that it is indeed copper. I try to take on an empty stomach, since to absorb copper, it requires a low ph in the gut (or so I've read). [...] This is the reas..