Zinc lozenges are small tablets that are meant to dissolve slowly in your mouth. They’re typically taken for short periods to help reduce the symptoms and duration of the common cold.

Claims that copper supplements are effective in the treatment of arthritis or skin conditions have not been proven. Use of copper supplements to cause vomiting has caused death and should be avoided. However, it’s not recommended to consume these lozenges for more than 3 days in a row. Also, note that taking this supplement eight times per day will greatly exceed the daily UL of 40 mg. Another study examined whether serum copper and ceruloplasmin concentrations are linked to coronary artery disease and all-cause or heart-related mortality in 3,253 people. Ceruloplasmin is a protein that stores and transports copper throughout the body. Higher concentrations of copper and ceruloplasmin were associated with an increased risk of mortality from all causes and heart-related causes.Most zinc supplements contain 15–30 mg of zinc per serving. Keep in mind the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) of zinc is 40 mg per day for adults, 4–7 mg per day for infants, 7–23 mg per day for kids, and 23–34 mg per day for teens ( 1). Andaros, J., Inclusion of Environmental Impact Parameters in Radial Pentagon Material Efficiency Metrics Analysis: Using Benign Indices as a Step Towards a Complete Assessment of “Greenness” for Chemical Reactions and Synthesis Plans, Org. Process Res. Dev., 16, 1482-1506, 2012. DiNicolantonio JJ, Mangan D, O'Keefe JH. Copper deficiency may be a leading cause of ischaemic heart disease. Open Heart. 2018;5(2):1-8. doi:10.1136/openhrt-2018-000784.

Andaros, J., The Algebra of Organic Synthesis: Green Metrics, Design Strategy, Route Selection, and Optimization, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2012. Due to potential side effects of excess zinc, it’s best not to exceed 40 mg per day unless under medical supervision. Ribeiro, M. G. T. C., Costa, D. A., Machado, A. A. S. C., “Green Star”: A Holistic Green Chemistry Metric for Evaluation of Teaching Laboratory Experiments, Green Chem. Lett. Rev., 3, 149-159, 2010.National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2,678 people showed that higher serum copper concentrations were associated with increased serum concentrations of total cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and higher risks of high-HDL cholesterol dyslipidemia. However, larger studies must confirm an actual association between serum copper and lipids.

If you plan on taking chelated minerals, you should speak with a healthcare professional beforehand. SummaryChoquesillo-Lazarte, D., Brandi-Blanco, D., García-Santos, I., González-Pérez, J.M., Castiñeiras, A., Niclós-Gutiérrez, J., Interligand Interactions Involved in the Molecular Recognition Between Copper(II) Complexes and Adenine or Related Purines, Coord. Chem. Rev., 252, 1241-1256, 2008. Copper acetate monohydrate (2g, 10 mmol) was dissolved in 15 mL of hot distilled water (around 70°C). A hot solution of ethanol (25 mL) was added to it. Gylcine (1.5g, 20mmol), previously dissolved in 10 mL hot water (around 70°C), was added to this solution and stirred, maintaining the same temperature. Overheating of the solution was prohibited. After around 5 minutes of stirring, the solution was cooled in an ice bath to form needle-like precipitate. The precipitate was filtered and washed with small portions of ethanol (3 to 4 portions of 3 mL each) and dried under vacuum and then air-dried for an hour. The body needs copper for normal growth and health. For patients who are unable to get enough copper in their regular diet or who have a need for more copper, copper supplements may be necessary. They are generally taken by mouth but some patients may have to receive them by injection. Copper is needed to help your body use iron. It is also important for nerve function, bone growth, and to help your body use sugar.