Supplement reference
Copper (Bisglycinate)
A sourced reference on Copper (Bisglycinate) identity, evidence limits and safety context.
Source and review status
Published sources checked
Sources checked on: 6 September 2026
Qualified clinical review: Pending. This page has not been clinically reviewed.
About this source check
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Editorial role: InfoAddict. Last material change: 6 September 2026. Next source review: 6 March 2027.
Identity and product form
Copper bisglycinate is a chelated form of copper. The label should state elemental copper rather than only the compound weight.
Sources: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
What the reviewed evidence can and cannot show
NIH describes copper as an essential nutrient involved in energy production, connective tissue, iron metabolism and nervous-system function. This does not establish that a supplement improves these functions in someone with adequate intake.
Sources: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
Safety and limits
Both inadequate and excessive copper can be harmful. People with liver conditions, known copper disorders or zinc supplementation should seek professional guidance.
Sources: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
Published sources
- Copper Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Current NIH fact sheet; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: Nutrient or performance-research context and relevant safety limits.
Change history
| Date | Change | Clinical-review status |
|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | Source-linked reference published | Pending |
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