Cupric Gluconate

Overview

Cupric gluconate or copper gluconate as it is also called, has been suggested to contribute to the formation of red blood cells, healthy contribution to the growth and development of bones and organs as well as a participation in cholesterol and glucose metabolism (91). However although there has been evidence for this it is debated and others have found no change when administering copper gluconate compared to a placebo in healthy individuals (92, 93).

References

91 – Amestica, L., & SA, C. A. COPPER IN HUMANS

92 – Baker, A., Turley, E., Bonham, M. P., O’Connor, J. M., Strain, J. J., Flynn, A., & Cashman, K. D. (1999). No effect of copper supplementation on biochemical markers of bone metabolism in healthy adults. British Journal of Nutrition,82(04), 283-290..

93 – Pratt, W. B., Omdahl, J. L., & Sorenson, J. R. (1985). Lack of effects of copper gluconate supplementation. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 42(4), 681-682.