Copper is an essential trace element only needed in small amounts but it has lots of important roles in the body

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Copper is found in all tissues of the body and plays a role in many different bodily functions.

Copper supports:

Normal function of the immune system
protection of cells from oxidative stress
normal iron transport in the body
functioning of the nervous system
maintenance of normal connective tissues
contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
normal hair and skin pigmentation

If you want to find foods that are a source of plant based copper per serving try our Organic Sesame Seeds and Organic Chia Seeds.

Want to know about more nutrients your body needs daily? Take a look at our focus pages on Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Magnesium, Folate, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium.