Threonic Acid

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Also known as:  Threonate

 

Description

Threonic Acid is a type of Organic Acid.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Threonic Acid

Enzymes

 Ascorbate 2,3-Dioxgenase catalyzes the conversion of Vitamin C (Ascorbate) to Threonic Acid (and Oxalic Acid).

 

Vitamins

 Threonic Acid is manufactured within the body from Vitamin C (Ascorbate) via the Ascorbate 2,3-Dioxygenase enzyme.

 

Forms of Threonic Acid

 Calcium Threonate consists of 12.92% Calcium bound to 87.08% Threonic Acid.  It is used as a form of Calcium supplementation as it is claimed to have higher bioavailability compared with other forms of Calcium.

 

Chemical Data

Molecular Formula

 C4H8O5

 

 

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