Zinc gluconate is a bioavailable form of zinc commonly used in supplements and lozenges. Produced synthetically, it supports immune function, wound healing, and skin health. It has been shown to poten...
Zinc gluconate is a bioavailable form of zinc commonly used in supplements and lozenges. Produced synthetically, it supports immune function, wound healing, and skin health. It has been shown to potentially reduce the duration and severity of the common cold. Common side effects are mild, but prolonged high doses can lead to copper deficiency. Dosages typically range from 15-50mg daily.
Key Information
Inside Body Harmful Score
Common Dosage
15-50mg daily
Source Type
synthetic
Production Process
Synthesized through fermentation and reaction with a zinc source, such as zinc oxide or zinc carbonate.
Use Type
Inside BodyPotential Benefits
Immune support enhances the body's defense against pathogens by strengthening immune cells, promoting antibody production, and maintaining immune homeostasis. It aims to optimize immune function for a balanced and resilient response to threats.
This benefit aims to improve overall skin health and appearance through increased hydration, reduced inflammation, improved elasticity, and protection from environmental damage. Healthy skin exhibits a smooth texture, even tone, and strong barrier function.
Accelerates and supports the body's natural wound repair processes. This includes reducing inflammation, promoting collagen synthesis, increasing cell proliferation, and facilitating angiogenesis, leading to faster wound closure, reduced scarring, and decreased infection risk.
Zinc deficiency can impair taste and smell. Zinc gluconate supplementation can improve taste and smell sensitivity in individuals deficient in zinc or with conditions that impact zinc absorption.
Possible Side Effects
Diarrhea involves frequent, loose stools due to infections, medications, or underlying conditions, leading to potential dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Symptoms include abdominal cramps, bloating and nausea.
Nausea is an unpleasant sensation of stomach unease, often preceding vomiting, caused by various factors like medications or infections. Prolonged nausea can lead to complications like dehydration.
Copper deficiency (hypocupremia) results from insufficient copper intake or absorption, leading to anemia, neurological issues, and impaired immunity. It's diagnosed via blood tests and treated with copper supplementation.
Stomach cramps involve painful abdominal muscle contractions causing discomfort or severe pain, often with bloating and altered bowel habits. Causes range from diet and stress to infections or underlying conditions, typically resolving on their own.
Metallic taste (dysgeusia) is a taste distortion characterized by a persistent metallic, tinny, or unpleasant taste in the mouth, often linked to substances like zinc gluconate supplements and their interaction with taste receptors. It can alter the perception of food and drinks and vary in severity.
Scientific Evidence
Prasad AS. Zinc in human health: effect of zinc on immune cells. Mol Immunol. 2008 Aug;45(8):2344-52. doi: 10.1016/j.molimm.2007.11.007. Epub 2008 Jan 14.; Lansdown AB, Mirastschijski U, Stubbs N, Scanlon E, Agren MS. Zinc in wound healing: theoretical, experimental, and clinical aspects. Wound Repair Regen. 2007 Jan-Feb;15(1):2-16.
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