Zinc and Copper

Zinc and copper work together in the human body, so a good multivitamin should contain adequate quantities of both. A 15:1 zinc-to-copper ratio is considered ideal, with a range of 10 to 30 parts zinc to one part copper being acceptable.

Benefits of Copper

• Promotes formation of red blood cells
• Helps produce enzymes needed for respiration
• Assists in the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells

Benefits of Zinc

• Strong antioxidant properties
• Helps wound heal
• Assists in the synthesis of RNA and DNA
• Promotes the division, repair, and growth of cells