NOW Foods Zinc and Copper Range: Which Form and Dose

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    NOW Foods has six zinc and copper products at Supps247. Zinc is an essential mineral used by the immune system and in wound healing and protein building.

    At a glance

    Product Detail
    Zinc 50 mg Zinc gluconate tablets
    Zinc Picolinate 50 mg Picolinate capsules
    Zinc Glycinate 30 mg per softgel, 120 softgels
    L-OptiZinc 30 mg Zinc methionine, 100 capsules
    ZMA Zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6
    Copper Glycinate Copper tablets, 120

    What to know

    Adults need 8 mg of zinc a day for women and 14 mg for men. The adult upper level in the Australian and New Zealand Nutrient Reference Values is 40 mg a day from all sources. The 30 mg products are under it. The 50 mg products are above it in a single tablet, so they suit short term use on a health professional's advice, not long term daily use. High zinc intake over time lowers copper, which is why copper is sold alongside. Do not take copper unless you have a reason to.

    Who should check first

    • Taking a multivitamin or more than one of these: add up your zinc.
    • Taking antibiotics or penicillamine: take zinc at least two hours apart.
    • Wilson's disease or liver conditions: do not take copper.
    • Pregnant or breastfeeding: check with your doctor first.

    How to use and where to buy

    Take zinc with food to avoid nausea. Follow the label on each product. Shop them online at Supps247 with Australia-wide delivery or click and collect, or browse more from NOW Foods.

    Checked against the product listings on 12 November 2026. Always read the label and follow the directions. General information, not medical advice.