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Can You Take Copper with Pectin?
MILD INTERACTION
Pectin may slightly affect copper absorption
2 studies
Limited evidence
Copper absorption may be reduced
MILD INTERACTION
Pectin may slightly affect copper absorption
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2 studies
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Limited evidence
Copper absorption may be reduced
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Taking pectin with copper may affect how well your body absorbs copper. This could potentially lead to changes in copper levels in your body. However, the impact is likely to be minor. Pectin, a type of fiber, may bind to copper ions in the gut, potentially reducing their absorption. This is because pectin can form complexes with metal ions like copper, making them less available for the body to use.
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Optimal Timing
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Early Morning
6:00 – 7:30 AM
Pectin
Morning
8:00 – 10:00 AM
CopperTake with a meal
Research Sources (2)
Competition of copper and/or calcium in nickel-pectin interaction by potentiometric and voltammetric techniques.
Bioelectrochemistry (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2009 · PMID: 19556172
[Experimental evaluation of efficiency of bioprophylactic complex aimed at reduction of toxic effects caused by copper oxide nanoparticles].
Meditsina truda i promyshlennaia ekologiia · 2014 · PMID: 25282811
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