Zinc gluconate

Definition

Zinc gluconate is a compound of zinc and gluconic acid. Zinc gluconate is a common form of zinc supplement.

Health considerations

Zinc gluconate is generally recognized as safe. Gluconic acid occurs naturally in fruit, honey, and wine. See: Zinc

Keep in mind

See: Zinc

May be found in

Enriched cereals, enriched flour, lozenges, energy bars, nutrition bars, nutritional supplements

References

U.S. Government Printing Office