Can You Take Copper with Long Chain Fatty Acid?

Research suggests that taking copper and long chain fatty acid supplements together does not cause significant interactions. A study in rats found that copper absorption was not significantly affected by the presence of fatty acids and triglycerides. This implies that consumers can likely take these supplements together without concern. Copper can form poorly soluble soaps with long-chain fatty acids, but no evidence suggests this leads to a clinically significant interaction. The biochemical mechanism involves copper binding to fatty acids, but this does not appear to impact copper absorption or utilization.