Australian Approved Name (AAN): Copper (II) Aspartate
Organic/Inorganic: Organic
Molecular formula: (C4H6NO4)2Cu
Molecular weight: 327.73
Conversions (% copper): 19.39
AI for copper as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 0.20mg/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) aspartate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of copper (II) aspartate.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Homeopathic
TGA reference: Therapeutic Goods Administration