Copper is needed to help the body utilise iron to from haemoglobin in the blood & is involved in energy production. Bio Care Copper Gluconate is an easy to absorb tablet providing additonal copper to supplement the diet.• Copper promotes red blood cell formation • Copper is required for the production of enzymes involved in respiration • Copper supports connective tissue formation • Copper is involved in the release of iron to form haemoglobin, the complex used to transport oxygen in the blood • Copper may be clinically required during pregnancy & lactation • Copper requirements may be increased after surgery • Copper requirements may increase in individuals with severe burns & trauma injuries • Copper may be required where dietary intake is inadequate due to reduced calorie intake • Copper may be required by older individuals