gluconate
Zinc pill form
Gluconate is a salt or ester of gluconic acid, a compound derived from glucose.
Gluconates appear widely in dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals because they deliver minerals in forms the body absorbs easily: calcium gluconate, zinc gluconate, potassium gluconate.
The compounds are also used as food additives and in industrial cleaning solutions.
Negatively charged ion
- saltSodium chloride compound
- chelateBind metals in rings
- ligandMolecule that binds centrally
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
carboxylate · ion · electrolyte · solubility · synthesis · molecule · cation · oxidation
Microbial sugar conversion
- food additiveSubstance enhancing edible products
- preservativeAgent preventing spoilage
- sequestrantAgent binding unwanted ions
- cleaning agentSubstance that removes dirt
textile processing · water treatment · rust removal · descaling · plasticizer · retarder · biodegradable · food grade
Flat portable computing devices
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- daily intakeAmount consumed per day
- RDASuggested daily nutrient intake
- deficiencyLack of something needed
absorption · bioavailability · gentle formula · fortification · dietary · wellness · health food store · dosage
Treatment via vein access
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- hypocalcemiaDeficient serum calcium levels
- cardiac arrhythmiaDisordered heart rhythm
- muscle crampsInvoluntary painful tissue contractions
osteoporosis · anemia · transfusion · emergency medicine · electrolyte replacement · infusion · clinical treatment · prescription
anion
Negatively charged ion
coordination · carboxylate · ion · electrolyte · solubility · synthesis · molecule · cation · oxidation · fermentation
fermentation
Microbial sugar conversion
- food additiveSubstance enhancing edible products
- preservativeAgent preventing spoilage
- sequestrantAgent binding unwanted ions
cleaning agent · textile processing · water treatment · rust removal · descaling · plasticizer · retarder · biodegradable · food grade · pharmaceutical grade
tablets
Flat portable computing devices
- capsulesEncased doses of medicine
- daily intakeAmount consumed per day
- RDASuggested daily nutrient intake
deficiency · absorption · bioavailability · gentle formula · fortification · dietary · wellness · health food store · dosage
IV therapy
Treatment via vein access
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- hypocalcemiaDeficient serum calcium levels
- cardiac arrhythmiaDisordered heart rhythm
muscle cramps · osteoporosis · anemia · transfusion · emergency medicine · electrolyte replacement · infusion · clinical treatment · prescription · pharmaceutical