Chromium is an essential trace mineral. Present in three forms: Picolinate, Nicotinate and Dinicotinic Acid Glutathione. The "Picolinate" form is easily absorbed in the body's cells. Chromium is a trace mineral that is deficient in most people's diet. Chromium works with insulin to assist the body utilize sugar and metabolize fat.
What Health Benefits do I Offer?
Essential in the breakdown of proteins, cholesterol, and fats.
Helps to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
May reduce insulin levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
Supports alleviate sugar cravings and sudden loss of energy.
Facilatates a healthy circulatory system.
Chromium Picolinate is widely used by dieters and athletes for its ability to eliminate fat and support lean muscle tissue.
Recommended: 200-400 mcg per day. Before taking more than 400 mcg per day of chromium consult with your doctor.
What if I Don't Get Enough?
You become more susceptable to: ADD/ADHD anxiety, anortic cholesterol plaque, coronary blood vessel disease, depression/manic depression, diabetes (Vanadium also), Dr. Jeckyll/Mr. Hyde rages, elevated blood cholesterol, elevated blood triglycerides, fatique, hyperactivity, hypercholesterolemia, hypoglycemia - low blood sugar (vanadium & copper also), infertility and decreased sperm count, learning disabilities, negative nitrogen balance (body lean mass/protein loss), prediabetes (vanadium also), peripheral neuropathy, retarded growth, and shortened life span.
Stuff I Should Know
People retain less chromium in the body as they age. Since most people in the U.S. eat a diet of refined foods, most people don't get the minimal amount of chromium in their diets. Vitamin C increases the absorption of chromium.
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