Rapha Zinc and Copper

Food State

Size 90 tabs

Potency 15mg/1mg

Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans

Rapha Food State Zinc and Copper 15mg/1mg elemental
Zinc is an essential trace element present in all tissues. Your body cannot store zinc but has a rapid turnover rate which is why you need to keep supplies up.

The benefits to you and your family

Zinc mainly used for auto-immune diseases, viral attacks and in men to help the prostrate and fertility.

What does it do?
It is needed for growth and human development
It is essential for a healthy immune system
It helps to balance blood sugars through insulin
It helps to maintain healthy liver function, digestion and proper metabolism of carbohydrates
It helps to maintain a healthy nervous system
It is involved in reproductive organs, prostate gland and healthy semen
Why might you choose to take extra Zinc/Copper?
Soil deficiencies may have reduced zinc levels available in vegetables and some zinc is removed in food processing.
If you are consuming large amounts of tea, coffee +/or alcohol, zinc will be excreted from the body
Long term use of diuretics, the contraceptive pill and IUDs may deplete your body of zinc
If you are a sporty type - excessive sweating can cause a loss of up to 3mg / day