A member asked:

I began taking 25mg of zinc a week ago, how much copper should i take with it?

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Not useful: Those two metals are not needed, unless you are low.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 11/13/2014

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A member asked:

I began taking 25mg of zinc a week ago, how much copper should i take with it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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