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Can You Take Copper and Zinc Carnosine Together?
May affect absorption
The short answer
Zinc carnosine, like other zinc forms, competes with copper for metallothionein binding. High zinc intake may induce copper deficiency.
How to arrange timing
Consider separating zinc carnosine and copper by 2 hours.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: NIH ODS Zinc Fact Sheet; Prasad AS, 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.