Copper
18 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Benefit Evidence
Main EffectsStudies Total Participants
Digestive supportView 14 studies 3,196
Antioxidant↑, Digestive support
Gut enzymes↑, Oxidative balance
Strong
Immune supportView 13 studies 3,478
Lower copper, weaker immunity
Fewer infections, better wounds
↑Immune markers with copper
Strong
Nutrient uptakeView 8 studies 1,962
Iron uptake ↑, Cu-regulated
Hb/Fe status ↑, uptake
Absorption ↑ at 4-6:1
Moderate
Skin healthView 7 studies 1,118
Wrinkles/photoaging; +31% elasticity
Infection prevention; -29% ATIs
Moderate
Energy & FatigueView 4 studies 226
Copper uptake ↓82%
Blood/energy unchanged
Strength/gait ↑
Moderate
Brain healthView 3 studies 222
Amyloid/cognition +42
Neurological recovery faster
Cognition stabilized +2.1
Moderate
Nerve healthView 3 studies 222
Lower brain copper exposure
Less neurologic worsening
Improved cognition
Moderate