How to Use gluconate in a Sentence

gluconate

noun
  • Most folk nostrums are bunk, but zinc gluconate lozenges really can nip a cold in the bud.
    — Eric Zorn, chicagotribune.com, 24 June 2021
  • Zinc gluconate is often found in supplements meant for cold remedies, such as nasal sprays and lozenges.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Ferrous sulfate and ferrous gluconate are two types that have been found to be highly bioavailable.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
  • There are many forms of supplemental zinc, such as zinc sulfate, zinc acetate, and zinc gluconate.
    — Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 19 Jan. 2025
  • When choosing an iron supplement, check the label and opt for one that contains either ferrous sulfate or ferrous gluconate.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Also, the gluconate form can be known to cause more gastrointestinal (GI) upset than other forms of iron.
    — Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
  • There are a few different forms of copper in supplements—cupric oxide, cupric sulfate, copper amino acid chelates, and copper gluconate.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Meanwhile, zinc gluconate and thermal spring water soothe irritation.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Spano recommends sucking on zinc gluconate lozenges to help decrease the duration and intensity of symptoms.
    — Pamela Nisevich Bede, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2020
  • The most popular ones are ferric or ferrous salts such as ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, ferric citrate and ferric sulfate.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Zinc gluconate, citrate, and oxide are common forms used for short or long-term supplementation to address a deficiency.
    — Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
  • In in vitro models, Yanagihara found that a low dose of zinc gluconate completely prevented the venom's blood cell busting effect.
    — Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2012
  • Ferrous salts, including ferrous gluconate, glycinate, and sulfate, are absorbed more effectively than ferric salts and are the preferred option.
    — Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Spano adds that zinc gluconate taken within 24 hours after the onset of common cold symptoms can help reduce duration and severity, especially if a sore throat is present.
    — Pamela Nisevich Bede, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2020
  • There are numerous types of zinc supplements, including zinc gluconate, picolinate, acetate, and citrate, and various forms, such as lozenges, capsules, and drops.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 19 May 2024
  • There are a few different types of iron supplements available, including ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, and iron bisglycinate.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Calcium gluconate and calcium lactate are less effective forms of calcium, but they may be better tolerated by people who have digestive issues.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • How To Take Zinc There are numerous zinc supplements, such as zinc gluconate, picolinate, acetate, and citrate.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 19 May 2024
  • Many forms of manganese are used in dietary supplements, including manganese bis-glycinate chelate, manganese aspartate, manganese gluconate, and manganese citrate.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2025
  • This bottle contains 110 tablets, each with 595 milligrams of potassium gluconate or 99 milligrams of pure potassium.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The star ingredient, Magnesium gluconate, works instantly to temporarily relax the muscle contractions under the skin that cause wrinkles.
    — Sophie Wirt, Allure, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Magnesium forms commonly reported to cause diarrhea include magnesium carbonate, chloride, oxide, and gluconate.
    — Alex Yampolsky, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Potassium is most often sold as a prescription when in the potassium chloride form, but other effective forms are on the market, including potassium citrate, potassium phosphate, potassium gluconate, and potassium bicarbonate.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 11 Dec. 2025

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