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What is Zinc Gluconate?

Zinc gluconate provides an essential trace mineral, zinc, and is an effective nutritional supplement due to its high bioavailability and gentleness on the gastrointestinal tract.

Also called zincum gluconium, zinc gluconate is a salt of gluconic acid and elemental zinc. As an ionic compound, zinc gluconate consists of one atom of zinc for every two molecules of gluconate.

Zinc gluconate is used with the amino acid glycine in the manufacture of throat lozenges.

Zinc, as an essential trace mineral, supports normal growth and health of skin, bones, hair, nails and eyes. Furthermore, it assists in the maintenance of the immune, reproductive and digestive systems. It plays a role in cell reproduction, proper absorption of vitamins and protein synthesis, and hormonal balance. It is essential for making growth hormones and the important male hormone, testosterone.

Zinc supplements are used to treat zinc deficiency, a condition referred to as hypozincemia. Lack of zinc may result to poor vision at night and slow healing of wounds, a decrease in sense of taste and smell, a reduced ability to fight infections and poor development of reproductive organs.

In children it causes growth retardation, delayed sexual maturation, infection susceptibility and diarrhea, contributing to the death of about 800,000 children worldwide per year.

Zinc deficiency is a worldwide risk and has been attributed to be the fifth leading risk factor for disease in the developing world. Up to 73% of the population is at risk in certain countries. Overall, even conservative estimates suggest that 25% of the world's population is at risk of zinc deficiency.

Health Benefits of Zinc Gluconate

Zinc has a major role in a wide array of reactions and processes. It works as an antioxidant, which means that it helps protect cells in the body from the potential damage caused by free radical molecules in the body.

Zinc plays an important role as a component of many enzyme systems regulating cell growth, DNA and protein synthesis, energy metabolism, regulation of gene transcription, hormone levels, and growth factor metabolism.

The mineral is important in the metabolism of vitamin A and collagen, cellular immunity, maintenance of taste acuity and the development of reproductive organs.

It assists in maintaining the proper concentration of vitamin E in the blood. Zinc also plays a role in the regulation of appetite, stress level, taste, and smell.

For many years, zinc has been used as an astringent, an antiseptic and a skin protectant.

Purity and Concentration of Zinc Gluconate

This zinc gluconate powder contains no fillers, taste additives or anti-caking agents.

Suggested Use of Zinc Gluconate

The suggested serving size for zinc gluconate varies from 225 milligrams to 450 milligrams per day, depending upon individual needs. Do not take more than 450 milligrams daily. You can see the full bulk density/volumetric conversion chart for Zinc Gluconate here. A serving size of 1/16 teaspoon is equal to 226 milligrams(mg). A serving of 1/8 tsp is about equal to 450 mg.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends a Daily Value (DV) of 15 milligrams of zinc for adults and children four or more years of age. The amount of actual zinc (elemental zinc) in zinc gluconate is 13%. Thus, a 1/8 teaspoon (452 mg)of zinc gluconate will yield 59 milligrams of elemental zinc, meeting the daily requirement for the mineral.

Potential Side Effects of Zinc Gluconate

Even though zinc is essential for a healthy body, too much zinc can be harmful. Excessive absorption of zinc can lead to reduced iron function and impair the immune system.

The major consequence of long-term consumption of excessive zinc is copper deficiency, as zinc supplementation can inhibit the absorption and availability of copper. Many researchers and health practice professionals recommend that individuals supplementing with more than 50 milligrams of zinc daily should also take 2 milligrams of supplemental copper so as to prevent copper deficiency.

Zinc gluconate may interfere with the absorption of antibiotics, and may decrease the absorption and reduce the effectiveness of NSAIDs, oral quinolones, including ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, and levofloxacin.

Taste, solubility, and suggested preparation of Zinc Gluconate

Zinc gluconate powder has a mildly sour taste. It does not readily dissolve in water but will suspend into a somewhat cloudy mixture when stirred. Mix with water or juice and drink.

How should I store it?

You will receive a resealable bag of this powder. Store in a cool, dry area protected from light. Reseal after each use.

References & Further Research

Linus Pauling Institute, Micronutrient Information Center: Zinc

University of Maryland Medical Center: Zinc

Wikipedia: Zinc deficiency



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