Why Zinc and Copper Work Better Together (+ The Best Natural Supplements for Balance)
How Beef Liver and Oyster Supplements Naturally Balance Zinc and Copper
When it comes to optimal health, it’s not just about what nutrients you take—but how they work together. One of the most powerful and often overlooked mineral duos is zinc and copper, essential for immunity, energy, fertility, and skin health.
If you’ve been supplementing with zinc alone, you might be unknowingly creating a mineral imbalance.
According to a 2020 review in Nutrients, excessive zinc intake can impair copper absorption, potentially leading to copper deficiency, anemia, and weakened immune function (1). This is why high-dose zinc supplements without adequate copper can do more harm than good.
At Jool Wellness, we’ve taken a different approach: combining oyster supplements (rich in food-based zinc) with beef liver supplements (a powerful source of natural copper and B vitamins) for a more complete, ancestral solution to mineral balance.
🧬 Why Zinc Is Essential for Health
Zinc plays a crucial role in:
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Immune system function
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Wound healing and tissue repair
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Hormone balance and fertility (especially in men)
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Skin health and inflammation regulation
Oysters are one of the richest natural sources of bioavailable zinc, far superior to synthetic zinc supplements that may lack cofactors and balance.
A 2021 review in the Annual Review of Nutrition emphasizes zinc’s critical role in regulating immune responses, reducing inflammation, and supporting the function of immune cells (2). However, it also notes that imbalanced or excessive zinc intake may disrupt immune homeostasis, highlighting the importance of balanced, food-based sources of this essential mineral.
🧲 Why Copper Is the Key to Zinc Balance
Copper doesn’t get the spotlight it deserves, but it’s just as vital. Copper helps:
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Regulate and balance zinc levels in the body
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Support mitochondrial energy production
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Synthesize collagen (hello, skin and joints!)
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Maintain nervous system health and neurotransmitter function
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Aid in iron metabolism to prevent anemia
Since zinc and copper compete for absorption, supplementing with high-dose zinc without copper can lead to deficiency symptoms like fatigue, poor immune function, and even anemia.
🥩 Nature’s Perfect Pair: Beef Liver + Oyster Supplements
Here’s where beef liver and oysters shine—nature already got the ratio right.
Beef liver provides:
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Copper (to regulate zinc)
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Vitamin A (skin, vision, fertility)
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B vitamins (especially B12)
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Heme iron (highly absorbable)
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Choline (liver and brain support)
Oysters provide:
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High levels of zinc (immune + hormone health)
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Selenium (antioxidant support)
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Iodine (thyroid health)
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Omega-3s (brain and inflammation)
🌿 Why Jool Wellness Supplements Are Different
At Jool Wellness, we’re committed to ancestral nutrition, purity, and sustainability. Our supplements are:
✅ Freeze-dried beef liver, sourced from New Zealand—a region known for its nutrient-rich soil, pristine farming practices, and strict agriculture standards.
✅ New Zealand oysters, sustainably harvested and freeze-dried to preserve delicate minerals and fatty acids.
✅ Free from additives, fillers, and anything artificial—just pure, food-based nutrition as nature intended.
✅ Third-party tested for purity, potency, and safety.
👉 Support Your Body with Balanced Nutrition
Want to experience the power of bioavailable minerals the way nature intended?
Check out our Beef Liver Supplement, Oyster Supplement, or grab both for a naturally balanced mineral boost and a bundle discount. Perfect for energy, fertility, skin, and immunity.
References:
- Sensi, L. I., Grilli, A., & Rosanoff, A. (2020). A guide to human zinc absorption: General overview and recent advances. Nutrients, 12(8), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12082354
- Wessels, I., Fischer, H. J., & Rink, L. (2021). Dietary and physiological effects of zinc on the immune system. Annual Review of Nutrition, 41, 133–175. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-nutr-122019-120635
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