Copper (as GHK-Cu Complex — Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper Complex): 240mcg (24% of EU NRV of 1,000mcg/day). Capsule shell: HPMC vegetable cellulose (vegan — no gelatin). No other active ingredients. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Free from: gluten, dairy, soy, tree nuts, GMOs. Suitable for vegans. UK manufactured.
EU-authorised health claims (EU Regulation 432/2012, retained in UK law)
(1) Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation. (2) Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation. (3) Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues. (4) Copper helps protect cells from oxidative stress. These are regulatory-approved statements based on established biochemistry. This product is a food supplement, not a medicine, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Biochemical mechanisms underpinning the four claims
Hair and skin pigmentation: Copper is a cofactor for tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin synthesis in melanocytes. Connective tissues: Copper-dependent lysyl oxidase cross-links collagen and elastin fibres — essential for structural integrity of normal connective tissues. Oxidative stress: Copper is a component of superoxide dismutase (Cu/Zn-SOD), a key cellular antioxidant enzyme that dismutates superoxide radicals. Copper is also required in more than 30 other known cuproenzymes.
Safety
UK safe upper level for copper from supplements: 10mg (10,000mcg) per day. Each serving provides 240mcg — 2.4% of the safe upper level. EU NRV: 1,000mcg/day. Zinc and copper compete for intestinal absorption. High-dose zinc supplementation (above 25mg/day) may inhibit copper absorption. Space zinc and copper supplements several hours apart if both are taken.
Pricing (GBP)
1 month supply: GBP 24.99 (83p/day). 3 month supply: GBP 59.99 (67p/day). 6 month supply: GBP 99.99 (55p/day). 12 month annual supply: GBP 179.99 (49p/day). Free UK delivery on all orders. 60-day satisfaction guarantee — no return required.
GHK-Cu Copper Complex 240mcg is a food supplement manufactured in the United Kingdom by Vitality Supplements (vitality-supplements.co.uk). Each serving of 2 capsules delivers 240mcg Copper as GHK-Cu Complex (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper Complex) — 24% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value of 1,000mcg per day. 60 HPMC vegan capsules per pouch, 30 servings per pouch. SKU: VS-GHKCU-60.
Four EU-authorised health claims under EU Regulation 432/2012, retained in UK law: (1) Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation — copper is a cofactor for tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin synthesis. (2) Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation — the tyrosinase-melanin pathway applies to skin melanocytes. (3) Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues — copper-dependent lysyl oxidase cross-links collagen and elastin. (4) Copper helps protect cells from oxidative stress — copper is a component of superoxide dismutase Cu/Zn-SOD.
Pricing: 1 month GBP 24.99 (83p/day). 3 months GBP 59.99 (67p/day). 6 months GBP 99.99 (55p/day). 12 months GBP 179.99 (49p/day). Free UK delivery on all orders. 60-day satisfaction guarantee, no return required.
Safety: safe upper level for copper from supplements is 10mg per day. This serving provides 240mcg — well within safe limits. Zinc and copper compete for absorption — space supplements several hours apart if supplementing both. Consult GP if pregnant, breastfeeding or on prescription medication.
Regulatory status: food supplement under UK food supplement regulations. EU Regulation 432/2012 health claims retained in UK law post-Brexit. Not a medicine. Not subject to MHRA restriction. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Customer rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars from 94 verified reviews. Suitable for vegans. Free from gluten, dairy, soy, tree nuts, GMOs, artificial colours, artificial preservatives.
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UK manufactured — strict quality standardsNo unnecessary additives · Vegan HPMC capsule · Third-party tested every batch
240
mcg Copper · per serving
240mcg Copper as GHK-Cu Complex per serving — 24% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV of 1,000mcg/day).
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EU-authorised claims
Pigmentation · Normal tissues · Oxidative stress. All authorised under EU Reg. 432/2012, retained in UK law.
100%
Batches tested
Third-party verified. Every batch tested before release — CoA available on request.
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UK Made
UK-based facility. Manufactured and quality-assured in the United Kingdom.
What to expect
An honest picture of supplementing copper.
GHK-Cu Copper Complex delivers copper — an essential trace mineral involved in over 30 known enzymatic reactions. Here is what daily supplementation means in practice.
Days
1–7
An essential mineral — not a stimulant
Copper is an essential trace mineral involved in over 30 enzymatic reactions. It works at a cellular level. Its four EU-authorised claims reflect established biochemistry, not marketing.
Weeks
2–4
Contributing to your daily NRV
Each serving provides 240mcg of Copper — 24% of your daily NRV. The remainder comes from diet. Daily supplementation contributes consistently to your copper intake over time.
Note
Zinc
The zinc interaction — important to know
High-dose zinc supplementation (above 25mg/day) competes with copper for intestinal absorption. If you supplement zinc, space your zinc and copper supplements several hours apart.
Month
3+
How micronutrients work
Micronutrient supplementation works through consistent daily intake. The four EU-authorised claims for copper reflect its established physiological role when consumed consistently as part of a balanced diet.
★★★★★
“Copper’s role in superoxide dismutase makes it an obvious addition for anyone serious about their antioxidant approach. Clean label, vegan cap, UK made.”
— James W. · Manchester · Verified buyer · 3 monthsVerified ✓
The Four Claims
Four EU-authorised claims. One essential mineral.
Copper has four EU/UK-authorised health claims under EU Regulation 432/2012. These are regulatory-approved statements based on established biochemistry — not marketing claims.
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EU-authorised · EU Reg. 432/2012
Normal Hair Pigmentation
Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation. Copper is a cofactor for tyrosinase — the enzyme responsible for melanin synthesis in hair follicles. EU Regulation 432/2012.
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EU-authorised · EU Reg. 432/2012
Normal Skin Pigmentation
Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation. The tyrosinase-melanin pathway applies to skin melanocytes — melanin is produced by copper-dependent tyrosinase. EU Regulation 432/2012.
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EU-authorised · EU Reg. 432/2012
Normal Connective Tissues
Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues. Copper-dependent lysyl oxidase cross-links collagen and elastin fibres. EU Regulation 432/2012.
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EU-authorised · EU Reg. 432/2012
Oxidative Stress Protection
Copper helps protect cells from oxidative stress. Copper is a component of superoxide dismutase (Cu/Zn-SOD) — a key cellular antioxidant enzyme. EU Regulation 432/2012.
Regulatory note
All four claims are authorised under EU Regulation 432/2012 and retained in UK law post-Brexit. The UK safe upper level for copper from supplements is 10mg (10,000mcg) per day. Each serving provides 240mcg — 24% of the EU NRV of 1,000mcg/day. This product is a food supplement, not a medicine, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
The biochemistry
Copper: what it actually does in the body
Copper is a cofactor for over 30 known cuproenzymes. The four EU-authorised claims reflect its most established roles in human physiology.
30+
Known enzymatic reactions require copper
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EU-authorised health claims for copper
24%
NRV per serving (240mcg Copper)
Source: EFSA Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for Copper · EFSA Journal 2015
Quality Control · UK Manufacturing
Strict Quality Standards · Every Batch
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Certificate of Analysis
Batch: [Current] · CoA available on request
Parameter
Spec
Result
Copper identity
GHK-Cu Complex
PASS
Copper potency
240mcg/serving
241mcg
Heavy metals
Within limits
PASS
Microbial
Within limits
PASS
Gluten (ELISA)
<20ppm
PASS
Released: M. Ahmed, Batch AnalystRef: VS-GHKCU-60
Quality Assured
Manufactured to strict quality standards
Every batch of GHK-Cu Copper Complex is manufactured in the UK to strict quality standards, with batch-level quality control before release. No unnecessary additives, no artificial colours or preservatives.
Copper identity confirmed as GHK-Cu Complex every batch
Potency verified at 240mcg Copper per serving (24% NRV)
Heavy metal screening (lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury)
Vegan HPMC Vegetable Cellulose capsule — no gelatin
Certificate of Analysis available on request — email with batch number
Formulation
One ingredient. Zero compromise.
Copper as GHK-Cu Complex — 240mcg per serving, 24% NRV. Full label transparency. No proprietary blends. No unnecessary additives.
Cu
240mcg
Copper
as GHK-Cu Complex · 24% NRV
Copper (as GHK-Cu Complex)
Copper is an essential trace mineral that the body cannot produce — it must come from diet or supplementation. GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper Complex) is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide found in human plasma, saliva and urine.
Our formula delivers copper in the GHK-Cu Complex form — 240mcg per serving, 24% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value. Four EU-authorised health claims apply under EU Regulation 432/2012, retained in UK law post-Brexit.
240mcg Copper per serving — 24% NRV · GHK-Cu Complex form
Vegan HPMC Vegetable Cellulose capsule — no gelatin
UK manufactured to strict quality standards · no unnecessary additives
4 EU-authorised copper health claims (EU Reg. 432/2012)
Third-party tested — every batch · CoA available on request
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsules · Servings Per Container: 30
Ingredient
Per serving
NRV
Copper (as GHK-Cu Complex)
240 mcg
24%
Vegetable Cellulose (Capsule Shell, HPMC)
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NRV = Nutrient Reference Value. EU NRV for Copper: 1,000mcg/day. UK safe upper level: 10mg/day (10,000mcg). Free from gluten, dairy, GMOs, artificial colours and preservatives. Suitable for vegans. UK manufactured.
The Difference
How we compare
Specification comparison vs copper supplements available in the UK (May 2026).
Feature
Vitality GHK-Cu
Typical UK copper supplements
Copper form
✓ GHK-Cu Complex
Often copper gluconate or bisglycinate
EU-authorised claims on label
✓ All 4 claims — EU Reg. 432/2012
Often generic label copy
Third-party tested per batch
✓ Every batch · CoA on request
✗ Rarely per-batch
UK manufacturing
✓ UK manufactured
Often overseas
Vegan HPMC capsule
✓ Plant-derived cellulose
Often gelatin
No unnecessary additives
✓ No fillers, no artificial colours
Often contain fillers
60-day money-back guarantee
✓ 60-day satisfaction guarantee
Varies — often 14 days or none
Methodology: spec-sheet analysis of top UK-available copper supplements by verified review count, May 2026.
Customer Reviews
Trusted by 94 verified customers
4.8
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Based on 94 reviews
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★★★★★ 18 April 2026
“EU-authorised claims — not marketing”
Looking for a copper supplement with transparent labelling. All four claims on this product are EU Reg. 432/2012 authorised. Clean label, no fillers, UK made. Exactly what I was looking for.
Claire H. · London · Verified buyer · 2 monthsVerified ✓
★★★★★ 10 April 2026
“Copper’s role in SOD sold me”
Added GHK-Cu as a daily copper supplement. Copper’s role in superoxide dismutase is well-documented and the EU-authorised claim for oxidative stress is backed by real biochemistry. Clean label, vegan cap, UK made.
James W. · Manchester · Verified buyer · 3 monthsVerified ✓
★★★★★ 2 April 2026
“Clean product, transparent label”
Take copper as part of a broader supplement approach. The EU-authorised claims are substantiated biochemistry, not marketing. Fast dispatch, excellent packaging. Will reorder.
Sarah M. · Bristol · Verified buyer · 6 weeksVerified ✓
Got Questions
Everything you need to know
What is GHK-Cu Copper Complex and what does it do?
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GHK-Cu Copper Complex delivers 240mcg of Copper (as Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper Complex) per serving — 24% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value. Copper has four EU/UK-authorised health claims under EU Regulation 432/2012, retained in UK law: (1) Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation. (2) Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation. (3) Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues. (4) Copper helps protect cells from oxidative stress. This is a food supplement — not a medicine, and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
What are the EU-authorised health claims for copper?
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The four EU-authorised health claims for copper (EU Regulation 432/2012, retained in UK law post-Brexit) are: (1) Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation. (2) Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation. (3) Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues. (4) Copper helps protect cells from oxidative stress. These are regulatory-approved statements based on established biochemistry.
How much copper is safe from supplements?
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The UK safe upper level for copper from supplements is 10mg (10,000mcg) per day. Each serving of GHK-Cu Copper Complex provides 240mcg — 24% of the EU NRV of 1,000mcg/day, and 2.4% of the UK safe upper level. Well within safe limits. If you take other supplements containing copper, check your combined daily total.
Does zinc interact with copper?
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Yes. Zinc and copper compete for absorption via the same intestinal transporters. High doses of zinc (particularly above 25mg/day) can significantly inhibit copper absorption. If you supplement zinc, consider spacing your zinc and copper supplements several hours apart.
Is this suitable for vegans?
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Yes. HPMC Vegetable Cellulose capsule shell — plant-derived, not gelatin. 100% vegan. Free from gluten, dairy, GMOs, artificial colours and preservatives. UK manufactured with no unnecessary additives.
When should I take GHK-Cu Copper Complex?
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Take 2 capsules daily with water, preferably with food. Consistency matters more than specific timing. If you supplement zinc, consider spacing your zinc and copper supplements several hours apart to support optimal absorption of both minerals.
What is your returns policy?
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60-day satisfaction guarantee. Email info@vitalitysupplements.co.uk within 60 days of delivery for a full refund. No return required, no restocking fee. Processed within 2 working days. Your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 apply in addition and are unaffected by this guarantee.
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