SAFE
Copper sulfate
Copper sulfate (CuSO4)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Minerals & Trace Elements
PubMed Studies
50
PubChem CID
About
Inorganic copper salt. Lower bioavailability than organic forms. Industrial and agricultural use predominates. Pharmaceutical use for copper deficiency treatment.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Same Wilson disease CONTRAINDICATION. More GI irritation than chelated forms. Higher risk of GI toxicity at comparable doses. Prefer organic forms for supplementation.
🏷️ Other Names
Copper sulfate (CuSO4)