Australian Approved Name (AAN): Copper (II) Lysinate
Organic/Inorganic: Organic
Molecular formula: (C6H13N2O2)2Cu
Molecular weight: 353.90
Conversions (% mineral): 17.96
AI for copper as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 0.2mg/day
Infants – 7-12 months – 0.22mg/day
Children – 1-3 years – 0.7mg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 1.0mg/day
Boys – 9-13 years – 1.3mg/day
Boys – 14-18 years – 1.5mg/day
Girls – 9-13 years – 1.1mg/day
Girls – 14-18 years – 1.1mg/day
Men – 1.7mg/day
Women – 1.2mg/day
Pregnancy – 14-18 years – 1.2mg/day
Pregnancy – 19-50 years – 1.3mg/day
Lactation – 14-18 years – 1.4mg/day
Lactation – 19-50 years – 1.5mg/day
Maximum daily dose: 5mg of Copper (when for internal use).
Mandatory components: Copper
Warnings and Restrictions: The percentage of copper from copper (II) lysinate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of Copper (II) lysinate. The concentration of copper compounds in products must be no more than 5%.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Homeopathic
TGA reference: Therapeutic Goods Administration