Copper

Origin of Ingredient

shellfish, nuts and organ meats; supplements use copper salts

History of Ingredient

Copper became established through modern nutrition and deficiency research, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries. Supplement forms were subsequently developed to provide consistent, measurable nutrient intake.

Scientific Makeup of Ingredient

Cu+/Cu2+ redox-active enzyme cofactor

UK Legal Claim

• Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.
• Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Copper contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
• Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body.
• Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation.
• Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Conditions: Finished product must qualify as a source of the nutrient and meet the exact conditions of use in the current GB/EU register. Confirm the amount supplied by the recommended daily portion.

EU Legal Claim

• Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.
• Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Copper contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
• Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body.
• Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation.
• Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
• Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Conditions: Finished product must qualify as a source of the nutrient and meet the exact conditions of use in the current GB/EU register. Confirm the amount supplied by the recommended daily portion.

US Legal Claim

FDA does not pre-approve ordinary dietary-supplement structure/function claims. Example for regulatory review only (NOT FDA-approved wording): “Supports normal energy and metabolic function.” The marketer must hold substantiation, avoid disease claims, use the DSHEA disclaimer and notify FDA within 30 days after first marketing.

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August 24, 2024

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