Tablet
Zinc Gluconate
Immune Support
$8.00
$0.27 a day · 30-day supply
Zinc is a trace mineral that is critical for immune function, wound healing, skin health, and cell growth and division.
In depth
About this supplement
What Is Zinc Gluconate?
Zinc paired with gluconate, the anion of gluconic acid. That acid forms when a glucose molecule is oxidized at one end, and it turns up on its own in honey and wine. There is 50 mg of elemental zinc per serving, from 403 mg of zinc gluconate.
How It Works in the Body
Zinc has no storage depot, so the body runs on a steady flow of it. Once absorbed, it does two kinds of work. In catalytic sites it positions a water molecule for the enzyme to act on. In structural sites it pins a protein fold together: a zinc finger is a loop of protein clamped by a zinc ion, and many proteins grip DNA that way. The gluconate is carried off and burned as ordinary carbon.
What It Supports
- Normal immune function: Zinc supports normal immune function, and immune cells that divide quickly are among its heaviest users.
- Wound healing: Zinc supports normal wound healing, where new cells and new protein are built quickly.
- Taste and smell: Zinc-dependent proteins in saliva and the nasal lining are involved in how taste and smell register.
- Cell division: Zinc is required by the enzymes that copy DNA and by the transcription factors that grip it.
Who It May Suit
People eating mostly plants, since the phytate in grains and legumes binds zinc in the gut. It suits anyone who wants zinc on its own rather than folded into a multivitamin. The tablet has no animal-derived ingredients, so it fits a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Good To Know
The 50 mg per serving is elemental zinc, not the weight of the salt it comes from. Zinc and copper compete for the same uptake route, so a steady high intake of zinc can leave copper short over time. Talk with your provider before use, especially if you expect to use zinc for a long stretch or take an antibiotic.
At a glance
Allergens and certifications
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Non-GMO
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Gluten free
FAQ
Common questions
What is it?
Zinc paired with gluconate, the anion of gluconic acid. Gluconic acid forms when a glucose molecule is oxidized at one end, and it occurs naturally in honey and wine. There is 50 mg of elemental zinc per serving, from 403 mg of zinc gluconate, and a serving is one tablet.
How does it work?
Zinc has no storage depot, so the body runs on a steady flow. In enzymes it does two things: in catalytic sites it positions a water molecule for the reaction, and in structural sites it clamps a protein fold. The zinc finger, a loop of protein that grips DNA, is the familiar example of the second.
What makes this form different?
A single mineral and nothing else active. The gluconate is a sugar acid rather than an oxide or an amino acid chelate, and it accounts for most of the tablet's weight: 403 mg of the salt gives 50 mg of elemental zinc per serving. The rest is cellulose, a coating and flow agents.
Who is it for?
People eating mostly plants, since phytate in grains and legumes binds zinc in the gut. It suits anyone who wants zinc on its own rather than inside a multivitamin, and the tablet has no animal-derived ingredients, so vegans can use it.
What should I know before taking it?
Zinc and copper compete for the same uptake route, so a steady high intake of zinc can leave copper short over time. Talk with your provider before use, especially if you expect to use zinc for a long stretch, take an antibiotic, or take any medicine that zinc can bind in the gut.
Ingredients
What is in it
Every ingredient, as listed on the label.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 tablet
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc (elemental) | 50 mg | 455% |
| (from 403 mg Zinc Gluconate) |
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetarian Coating,, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Silicon Dioxide.
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