Can You Take Copper and Zinc Bisglycinate Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate) competes with copper for intestinal metallothionein binding and absorption. High zinc intake may induce copper deficiency.

How to arrange timing

Consider separating zinc bisglycinate and copper by 2 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: NIH ODS Zinc Fact Sheet; Prasad AS, Am J Clin Nutr 2008

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.