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Zinc with Copper
Zinc supplementation in a well-absorbed chelated form (zinc picolinate or zinc bisglycinate, depending on sourcing) combined with copper bisglycinate to maintain the zinc-to-copper ratio. Suited to patients with low zinc identified on a blood test.
Suitability and pricing are confirmed with your clinician at review.
About this product
Zinc deficiency presents with a non-specific cluster of symptoms (taste changes, slow wound healing, recurrent infections, brittle nails, hair shedding) and is sometimes picked up incidentally on broader blood testing. Long-term zinc supplementation without copper can suppress copper absorption and cause a secondary copper deficiency, which is why we pair them in a single capsule. Final zinc form (picolinate vs bisglycinate) is set by which brand offers the most clinically appropriate and price-competitive option at any given time.
How it works
Zinc picolinate (zinc bound to picolinic acid) and zinc bisglycinate (zinc bound to two glycine molecules) are both chelated forms with good absorption and tolerability. Zinc is a co-factor for hundreds of enzymes including those involved in immune function, wound healing, and the hair growth cycle. Copper bisglycinate is included to maintain the zinc-to-copper ratio, since high-dose zinc inhibits copper absorption at the gut.
Who this product is for
- Your blood test has shown low or borderline-low zinc
- You have non-specific symptoms suggestive of low zinc and want to supplement under clinical guidance
- You want a balanced zinc and copper supplement rather than zinc alone
- You want a clean, single-purpose supplement rather than a multivitamin
Active ingredients
- · Zinc picolinate or zinc bisglycinate (chosen for clinical and price competitiveness)
- · Copper bisglycinate
Linked blood markers
This supplement is most useful when paired with a blood test result. Read the clinical context for each linked marker on WMG Healthcare:
Important information
This supplement is not a prescription medication and is sold for general health use under clinician guidance. It is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. If you have a chronic medical condition, take prescribed medications, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are under 18, speak to a clinician before starting a new supplement.
If you experience side effects or have any clinical concerns, contact us via the enquiry form or call 020 3239 3378. For urgent symptoms please contact your GP, NHS 111, or 999.
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