Copper gluconate
Copper gluconate (pronunciation: KOP-er GLOO-ko-nate) is a copper salt of D-gluconic acid that is used as a copper supplement. It is often used in food supplements and in mineral balance-related treatments.
Etymology
The term "Copper gluconate" is derived from its two components: "Copper", a chemical element with the symbol Cu (from Latin: cuprum), and "Gluconate", a term derived from gluconic acid, which is a carboxylic acid resulting from the oxidation of glucose.
Usage
Copper gluconate is used as a dietary supplement to prevent or treat copper deficiency. Copper is an essential trace mineral necessary for survival. It is found in all body tissues and plays a role in making red blood cells and maintaining nerve cells and the immune system. It also helps the body form collagen and absorb iron, and plays a role in energy production.
Related Terms
- Copper: A chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity.
- Gluconic acid: A mild organic acid derived from glucose by oxidation. It is used in various applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cleaning industries.
- Dietary supplement: A product intended for ingestion that contains a "dietary ingredient" intended to add further nutritional value to (supplement) the diet.
- Mineral deficiency: A shortage of essential minerals needed by the body for proper function, often treated with dietary supplements.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Copper gluconate
- Wikipedia's article - Copper gluconate
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