Zinc Gluconate
Zinc gluconate is a zinc salt of gluconic acid that has multiple uses and functions. Firstly, zinc gluconate is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products to treat acne, thanks to its role as an antiviral ingredient or cosmetic fungicide.
Function
Boosting the immune system: Zinc is crucial for maintaining immune system function, and zinc deficiency may lead to weakened immunity.
Accelerate wound healing: Zinc plays a crucial role in collagen synthesis, immune function, and inflammatory response, aiding in wound healing.
Help treat acne: Zinc can effectively treat acne by reducing inflammation, inhibiting the growth of Propionibacterium acnes, and suppressing sebaceous gland activity.
Reduce inflammation: Zinc can lower oxidative stress and levels of certain inflammatory proteins in the body, reducing inflammation.
Application
In the pharmaceutical field: as a zinc supplement, it is used to treat symptoms such as growth retardation, malnutrition, oral ulcers, and skin acne caused by zinc deficiency.
Food industry: As a nutritional supplement (zinc fortifier), it is widely used in food, beverages, dairy products, salt, nutrient solutions and other products to increase the zinc content in food.
Health Products: Used for developing health products and nutritional supplements to help prevent and treat zinc deficiency.
Cosmetics: Due to the positive effects of zinc on skin health, zinc gluconate may be used as an active ingredient in certain skincare products.
Feed additives: added to animal feed to ensure that livestock and poultry receive sufficient zinc.
