what is zinc gluconate used for
Zinc gluconate is a popular form for the delivery of zinc as a dietary supplement. Gluconic acid is found naturally, and is industrially manufactured by the fermentation of glucose, typically by Aspergillus niger, but also by other fungi, e.g.Penicillium, or by bacteria, e.g. Acetobacter, Pseudomonas and Gluconobacter.inc gluconate has been used in lozenges for treating the common cold. However, controlled trials with lozenges composed of zinc acetate have found the greatest effect on the duration of colds.