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Does Copper Help With Neuropathic Pain?

Topical copper-amino acid gel modestly reduced chronic neuropathic pain over 3 days in a small pilot trial.

Weak Evidence

Evidence Summary

Topical copper-amino acid gel modestly reduced chronic neuropathic pain over 3 days in a small pilot trial.

Effective Dose

Applied 4 times daily for 3 days (topical gel)

Products Containing Copper

Allergy Research Group Zinc Picolinate
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NOW Zinc Glycinate 120 Softgels
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Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
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Purolabs Pregnancy Complex
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NOW Zinc Picolinate 50mg
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Thorne Zinc Picolinate 15mg
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Hollyhillvitamins
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Thorne Zinc Bisglycinate 30mg
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Life Extension Mix Capsules
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Biogena DreiSalz Zinc 9 mg
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