Copper

The mineral salts of copper have many different functions in the body. The body cannot produce copper itself. For this reason, the intake of copper through food, food supplements or medicines is of essential importance. The German Nutrition Society (DGE) recommends a copper intake of 1 to 1.5 mg per day for adolescents and adults1.

Copper contributes towards the preservation of normal connective tissue, a normal energy metabolism and a normal function of the nervous system. Furthermore, copper is responsible for a normal function of the immune system, a normal iron transport within the body, a normal skin and hair pigmentation. In addition, copper protects the cells from oxidative stress.

Copper can be administered in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, drinking granules, direct granules, powders, capsules, coated tablets and injection solutions.

Our products are in conformity with the standard pharmacopeias (EP, USP, DAB, DAC) and/or the conditions imposed by food law (E number, FCC) and are available in different grades, particle size distributions and bulk weights.   

1 DGE Dach-Referenzwerte für die Nährstoffzufuhr; 2nd Edition August 2015; cf. www.dge.de

 

Under the trademark PharMagnesia® Lehmann&Voss&Co. offers the following copper compounds:

Chemical designation / SynonymsProduct description
C12H10Cu3O14Copper citrate is a light blue copper salt of citric acid, which is typically soluble in water. Copper citrate is obtained by bringing about a chemical reaction.

Copper citrate is used in the areas of areas of pharmaceuticals, foods and food supplements.
copper-citrate.pdf
Chemical desigantion / SynonymsProduct description
C12H22CuO14
Copper(II)gluconate
Copper gluconate is a blue green copper salt of gluconic acid, which is easily soluble in water. Copper gluconate is obtained by bringing about a chemical reaction.

Copper gluconate is used in the areas of pharmaceuticals, foods and food supplements.
copper-gluconate.pdf
Chemical desigantion / SynonymsProduct description
Copper(II)sulfateCopper sulfate is a white to blue copper salt of sulfuric acid, which is easily soluble in water. Copper sulfate is obtained by bringing about a chemical reaction.

Copper sulfate is used in the areas of pharmaceuticals, foods and food supplements.
copper-sulfate.pdf


Based on your requirements, we define together with you the most appropriate copper compound for you. The focus is on solubility, flowability, purity, content and bioavailability