BioCare Copper Gluconate

Advantages: convenient
Disadvantages: unpleasent

..., Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Zinc Gluconate, Vitamin E, Niacin, Vitamin A, Sodium Selenite, Copper Gluconate, Vitamin D, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Manganese Sulphate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Thiamin. Other "useful" nutritional information is as follows: per Portion per 100ml Energy kJ 907 278 Energy kcal 215 66 Protein g 14.1 4.3 Carbohydrate g 25.0 7.6 Carb. of which sugars 24.4 7.6 Fat g 6.6 2.0 Fat of which saturates 1.0 0.3 Fibre 4.1 1.2 Sodium... Read review

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Advantages: none
Disadvantages: doesn't mix well in liquid, no refunds given

...I bought a tub of Biocare Calcuim Plus directly from BioCare. It was expensive, but I don't mind that if I'm getting a good quality product. Unfortunately 'good' and 'quality' are not words I'd associate with this product. The instructions on the packet are to mix 1 teaspoon with some liquid. Sounds simple enough, but the trouble is, no matter how hard I tried, the grainy powder would not mix in properly, it became a soggy grainy mess and sank to the bottom of the drink. My children (who this product was bought for) will not touch the stuff. Another point to note is that although BioCare recommend 1 heaped teaspoon per day, this only provides 200mg of calcium. Now, calcium requirements vary according to age and gender. My 9 year old son for example would need about 1300mg, a younger child might only need 800mg, but either way, if you... Read review

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Advantages: should help fight colds
Disadvantages: pricey

...I was reading a bit about this mineral in the newspaper and decided to give it a shot. I am always looking for ways to boost my immune system, especially at this time of year. At first I set out to buy some zinc lozenges, as you can keep these in your mouth for a while, which will kill the cold germs that other people so generously cough and sneeze in your direction! They are said to do this because the vapour or ions of the zinc travel through your nose and throat as you eat them, and it kills the virus in contact. Personally I couldn’t find the lozenges, so had to settle for zinc gluconate tablets. Nearly £7 for 250. At one a day though, that isn’t too bad. The pills are tiny and don’t taste at all great. Rather sour. You are supposed to swallow with a meal as zinc can upset some people’s stomachs. I think next time I buy I... Read review

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