Since 1947 Advanced Patented Process†† Essential Trace Mineral Gluten, Wheat & Dairy Free Suitable for Vegetarians Kosher Parve Dietary SupplementCopper is an essential trace mineral. It supports the formation of collagen and connective tissue. It promotes bone, joint, skin, nail and hair health. Copper also assists iron in releasing energy from cells. This formulation provides a patented highly bioavailable form of chelated copper.††Solgar"s Chelated Copper Tablets are manufactured under licensed agreement with Albion Laboratories whole patents and pending patents cover the complexing of minerals with pure amino acids.