Zinc blocks the absorption and enhances the excretion of copper when taken over time. So, when zinc is recommended long term (over many months) for any condition--from arthritis to prostate problems or even Alzheimer's--it's important to get some copper as well. A combination product will help prevent a copper deficiency and the anemia that can develop as a result.
As a rule of thumb, every 30 mg of zinc needs to be balanced by 2 mg of copper. Interestingly, high-quality zinc products will automatically provide the extra copper.
Cautions
|
Ailments
|
Dosage
|
| Acne |
30 mg zinc and 2 mg
copper a day
|
| Alzheimer's Disease |
30 mg a day; add 1-3 mg
copper a day if used
over the long term
|
| Crohn's Disease |
30 mg zinc and 2 mg
copper a day for
long-term use
|
| Diabetes |
30 mg zinc and 2 mg
copper a day
|
| Eczema |
30 mg zinc and 2 mg
copper a day
|
| Hair Problems |
30 mg zinc and 2 mg
copper a day
|
| Hemorrhoids |
30 mg zinc and 2 mg
copper a day
|
| Infertility, Female |
30 mg zinc and 1-3 mg
copper a day
|
| Infertility, Male |
30 mg zinc and 1-3 mg
copper a day
|
| Kidney Stones |
30 mg zinc and 2-4 mg
copper a day
|
| Lupus |
30 mg zinc and 1-3 mg
copper a day
|
| Macular Degeneration |
30-50 mg zinc a day; for
long-term use, add 2-4
mg copper
|
| Multiple Sclerosis |
30 mg zinc and 1-3 mg
copper a day
|
| Osteoporosis |
15-30 mg zinc and 1.5-3
mg copper a day
|
| Prostate Problems |
30 mg zinc and 1-3 mg
copper a day
|
| Psoriasis |
30 mg zinc and 2 mg
copper a day
|
| Rheumatoid Arthritis |
30-45 mg zinc and 2 mg
copper a day
|
| Rosacea |
30 mg zinc and 1-3 mg
copper a day
|
| Thyroid Disease |
For hypo and hyper:
30 mg zinc and 2 mg
copper a day
|
| Tinnitus |
30 mg zinc and 2-4 mg
copper a day
|
