Chromium

Minerals & Nutrition > Chromium

Chromium has been identified as a component required for maintenance of normal blood glucose where chromium acts synergistically with insulin to facilitate cellular uptake of blood glucose.

Medical research has shown that persons with low levels of chromium in their bodies are more susceptible to having cancer, heart problems and diabetes.

Chromium supplementation has been found to improve glucose tolerance in elderly adults who have low blood chromium levels and chromium in our diet as chromium:

helps maintain stable blood sugar levels through proper insulin utilization
supports the metabolism of glucose
cleans the arteries by reducing cholesterol & triglyceride levels;
helps transport amino acids to where the body needs them;
helps control the appetite;
synthesize cholesterol, fats and protein
supports other insulin-dependent activities such as protein and lipid metabolism

Chromium Deficiency Symptoms:

Glucose intolerance
diabetes
atherosclerosis
heart disease
depressed growth
obesity
tiredness
anxiety
fatigue

Dietary sources of chromium
Whole grains, potatoes, oysters, liver, seafood, cheese, meat, brewer's yeast and nutritional supplements.

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