Copper Gluconate

What is copper gluconate?

Copper gluconate is a stable organic metal chelate formed by the coordination bond between divalent copper ions (Cu ² ⁺) and two molecules of gluconic acid. This product is a light blue to blue-green crystalline or powder, odorless, and has a slightly astringent taste. Its most significant characteristic is its high solubility in water, with a solubility of up to 30g/100mL (25 ° C), but it is almost insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. When the product is sealed and stored under dry, ventilated, and room temperature conditions, the shelf life can reach two years.

1.Copper gluconate, as a copper supplement, has the characteristics of fast oral absorption, long maintenance time, and high peak concentration.

2.Copper gluconate has good solubility in water and is suitable for liquid and pre packaged foods.

3. Good fineness, more uniform color, and good dispersion effect.

4. Less impurities, clear and transparent solution, high brightness, and wider application.

1.Nutritional supplements and medicine: used for the prevention and treatment of copper deficiency. Suitable for situations where dietary intake is insufficient, long-term parenteral nutrition is not fortified, and genetic diseases such as Menkes disease are present.

2.Food nutrition fortifier: used as a nutritional fortifier in infant formula food, dairy products, health drinks, etc., to compensate for the lack of copper in daily diet.

3.Cosmetics and personal care products: used in essence, cream, shampoo, etc., to use its antioxidant properties, and support skin repair and collagen synthesis, and promote hair health.

4.Veterinary drugs and feed additives: added to mineral premix in livestock to prevent diseases such as growth retardation, anemia, and decreased hair quality caused by copper deficiency.

5.Research and other fields: used as reagents for research in biochemistry, cell biology, and other fields.

Q1: How is copper gluconate used in the formula?

A: With its excellent water solubility, this product is extremely easy to apply. It can be directly dissolved in aqueous systems and used for the production of oral liquids, beverages, nutritional powders, etc. Copper can be used as the primary or auxiliary source in tablets or capsules. It is recommended to conduct compatibility and stability testing in the early stages of formula development, and strictly comply with the regulatory limits on copper addition in the target market.

Q2: Who may need to supplement with copper gluconate?

Answer: Copper deficiency is not common in healthy individuals with a balanced diet. The following situations increase the risk and require evaluation by a doctor or nutritionist before deciding whether to supplement:

Long term recipients of parenteral nutrition without adding trace elements.

Patients with gastrointestinal diseases that affect copper absorption (such as celiac disease, Crohn's disease) or those who have undergone gastrointestinal surgery.

Excessive supplementation of zinc or iron (which can counteract copper absorption).

Patients with specific genetic metabolic diseases.

Q3: What are the main uses of copper gluconate?

A: The main uses of copper gluconate include: as a nutritional enhancer in dairy products, meat products, baked goods, noodle products, various beverages, candies, seasoning foods, etc. in the food industry; Daily chemical products, such as facial cleanser, beauty cream, toner, shampoo, toothpaste, shower gel, facial mask and other health food.

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