Natural Copper Gluconate (Copper): The Catalyst for Energy and Elasticity
Copper doesn’t often get the spotlight, but it’s one of the unsung heroes of human physiology. This trace mineral acts as a catalyst for life - sustaining reactions, working in tandem with zinc, iron and other micronutrients to power energy production, protect cells and keep connective tissue strong.
At NÆRE, we use Natural Copper Gluconate, a gentle and bioavailable form that ensures optimal absorption without disrupting mineral balance. It’s a form the body recognises and utilises efficiently - delivering copper where it’s needed most: to the cells that build, protect and energise you.
What is Copper Gluconate?
Copper Gluconate is a compound formed by combining copper with gluconic acid, derived from natural fermentation processes. This pairing enhances copper’s solubility and absorption, allowing for steady delivery through the digestive tract without irritation.
Copper plays a role in more than 30 vital enzymatic systems - each responsible for maintaining energy metabolism, connective tissue strength, brain function and antioxidant defence. In short, it keeps your internal infrastructure working smoothly.
01. Energy and vitality
Copper is essential for producing ATP, the molecule your body uses for energy. It forms part of the enzyme cytochrome c oxidase, which drives the final step of energy generation in your mitochondria. Without sufficient copper, energy production slows, leading to fatigue and reduced cellular efficiency.
Paired with other metabolic cofactors in NÆRE, like Riboflavin (B2), Nicotinamide (B3), and Zinc - copper helps sustain consistent energy and cellular performance.
02. Collagen and connective tissue
Copper’s influence extends to the structure of your body itself. It supports the enzyme lysyl oxidase, which is responsible for the crosslinking of collagen and elastin - two proteins that give skin its firmness and elasticity. This makes copper a quiet but critical factor in maintaining skin tone, vascular strength and joint integrity.
By working alongside Vitamin C and D-Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E), copper contributes to the balance between building new tissue and protecting existing cells from oxidative stress.
03. Antioxidant protection
Copper is a component of superoxide dismutase (SOD), one of the body’s key antioxidant enzymes. SOD helps neutralise reactive oxygen species before they can damage DNA or cell membranes. This process protects the nervous system, supports cardiovascular health and helps slow oxidative ageing throughout the body.
04. Balance with zinc
Zinc and copper share an important partnership, they work best in balance. Too much of one can reduce the other’s effectiveness, which is why precision matters in formulation. NÆRE’s ratio of Zinc Bisglycinate to Copper Gluconate is carefully calibrated to maintain that equilibrium, supporting enzyme function and immune performance without disruption.
Why it’s in NÆRE
We include Copper Gluconate because it acts as a biological connector, linking energy to structure and protection to performance. It supports:
+ Efficient energy metabolism
+ Collagen and connective tissue formation
+ Antioxidant protection at the cellular level
+ Nervous-system and immune stability
+ Balance with complementary minerals such as zinc
Copper represents balance, precision and integrity in formulation. It’s not about quantity here, it’s about function. A small element with a powerful effect, working quietly to keep your body strong, resilient and alive with energy.
