Recent news on Zinc Gluconate

Zinc salts effective in treating Verneuil's disease (hidradenitis ...  -  May 2, 2007
innovations report,The patients were treated with 90 mg of zinc gluconate per day (15 mg zinc, 6 times per day). A clinical response in all patients was observed,

Sugarfree gum fails to fight plaque  -  Apr 30, 2007
Health24.com,The sugar-free gums contained lactoperoxidase, micro-granules of silicon dioxide and zinc gluconate - ingredients believed to act against plaque.

The Functional Confectionery Market: How Sweet It Is  -  May 14, 2007
NPIcenter (press release),...“Zinc gluconate is used for lozenges and sprays, but recently less than reputable companies have come out with products containing zinc chloride,

Sugar-free gum fails to fight plaque, study  -  Apr 25, 2007
NutraIngredients.com,The sugar-free gums contained lactoperoxidase, micro-granules of silicon dioxide and zinc gluconate - ingredients believed to act against plaque.

Zinc pills may cut infections in the elderly  -  Mar 29, 2007
NutraIngredients-usa.com,...them to receive either a daily supplement of zinc in the form of zinc gluconate providing 45 mg of elemental zinc per day, or placebo for 12 months.

Pets and Their Owners Love the Incredible Edible Egg  -  Apr 11, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),...zinc gluconate tablet (250 mg tablet with 30 mg elemental zinc) per day -- 1/8 capsule (0.24 gram) of Caltrate(R) 600 per day For more information,

Cold Sore Care: How to Lessen Cold Sore Swelling Quickly  -  Apr 11, 2007
American Chronicle,Ask for tubes of zinc sulfate or zinc gluconate at your local pharmacy or health food store the minute you feel the familiar tingling of a cold sore.

Zinc supplementation decreases incidence of infections in the ...  -  Mar 7, 2007
Am J Clin Nutr (subscription),The zinc-supplemented group received zinc gluconate (45 mg elemental Zn/d) orally for 12 mo. Incidence of infections during the supplementation period was

Risky Remedy: Cold Medicine Could Cause Smell Loss  -  Feb 26, 2007
CBS2 Chicago,Zicam's maker says its active ingredient, zinc gluconate, is a form of zinc that's safe and effective when used according to directions.

No fast fix for a cold  -  Feb 8, 2007
Oshkosh Northwestern,She's heard enough patients praise Zicam, which contains zinc gluconate, that she tried it herself along with a homeopathic remedy called aconite.

These remedies may help ease your cold  -  Jan 30, 2007
HeraldNet,In the studies, lozenges made with zinc gluconate or zinc acetate worked most effectively. Zinc nasal gel acted less consistently, and can cause local

Forecast: Cloudy and confusing cold remedies  -  Jan 17, 2007
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,She's heard enough patients praise Zicam, which contains zinc gluconate, that she tried it herself along with a homeopathic remedy called aconite.

Your Winter Stay-Healthy Guide: What To Take, Eat And Do  -  Jan 9, 2007
The Ledger,Choose zinc gluconate or zinc acetate without flavoring agents such as citric and tartaric acids -- they appear to stunt its preventive powers.

Hundreds Claim Sense Loss From Zicam  -  Dec 21, 2006
NBC5i.com,..."In no clinical trial of intranasal zinc gluconate gel products has there been a single report of lost or diminished olfactory function,� it reads.

What goes around doesn't have to come around  -  26 Dec 2006
Daily Kent Stater,Among Hostler's top picks are Airborne, a health formula said to help ward off germs and bacteria that could potentially cause infection, and zinc gluconate

Hundreds Claim Sense Loss From Zicam  -  Dec 21, 2006
NBC5i.com,..."In no clinical trial of intranasal zinc gluconate gel products has there been a single report of lost or diminished olfactory function,� it reads.

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