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Copper
by Douglas Labs
100 Tablets
Amino Acid Chelate
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Copper amino acid chelate, provided by Douglas Laboratories, is a patented, nutritionally functional bis-glycinate chelate (Albion Labs) with excellent bioavailability. Each tablet delivers 2 mg of elemental copper.*
Copper is an essential trace element and functions as a cofactor of many enzymes involved in antioxidant defense (superoxide dismutase), connective tissue metabolism (lysyl oxidase), and amine metabolism (amine oxidases). Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is a key antioxidant
enzyme in the body’s cellular fluid (the cytosol) and mitochondria (the cell’s powerhouses). SOD destroys harmful superoxide anions that are either generated during normal energy metabolism or coming from environmental pollution. Cytosolic SOD activity is dependent on sufficient levels of copper and zinc.*
Many studies have shown that increasing dietary intake of these essential trace elements may increase the activity of SOD considerably. As the essential cofactor of several amine oxidases, copper assumes a pivotal role in the metabolism and degradation of amines. Monoamine oxidase is involved in the inactivation of catecholamines. It reacts with substances such as serotonin, norepinephrine, tyramine,
and dopamine. Diamine oxidase inactivates histamine and polyamines. Histamine is produced by the immune system during allergic reactions in response to antigens. Lysyl oxidase acts on the lysyl side chains of collagen and elastin, providing the basis for cross-link formation within connective tissues.*
Copper is also important in many aspects of iron metabolism (ceruloplasmin, ferroxidase), mitochondrial energy and phospholipid metabolism (cytochrome coxidase), and dopamine metabolism (dopamine β-hydroxylase, tyrosinase). In the nervous system, copper
is required for myelin formation and maintenance, as well as for normal neurotransmission.*
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Supplement FactsServing Size: One (1) Tablet
Servings Per Container: 100 | | | | Amount
Per Serving | Daily
Value | Copper
(As Copper Amino Acid Chelate) | 2 mg | 100% | | Pharmaceutical Glaze | | | |
** Daily Value Not Established. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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| Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Stearic Acid |
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| One (1) tablet daily as a dietary supplement, or as directed by a physician. Take with food. |
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| No adverse effects have been reported.Keep out of reach of children. |
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| Metabolism, Mineral Deficiency |
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| Amino Acids, Connective Tissue, Metabolism Function |
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Danks DM. Copper deficiency in humans. Ann Rev Nutr 1988;8:235-237.
Kivirikko KI, Peltonen L. Abnormalities in copper metabolism and disturbances in the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Med Biol 1982:60:45-48.
Klevay LM. Copper and ischemic heart disease. Biol Trace Elem Res 1983;5:245-255.
Klevay LM et al. Increased cholesterol in a young man during experimental copper depletion. Metabolism 1984;33:1112-1118.
Uauy R et al. Red cell superoxide dismutase activity as an index of human copper nutrition. J Nutr 1985;115:1650-1655. |
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