RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Adults take 1 tablet daily or as directed by a health care
practitioner.
DESCRIPTION:
- Chromium is an essential trace mineral for the human body.
- This mineral is important in processing carbohydrates and fats,
and helps cells respond properly to insulin
- the hormone produced in the pancreas that makes blood sugar
available to the cells as our basic fuel.
Recommended Daily Allowance:
- Adult males: 35 mcg;
- adult females: 25 mcg.
Food Sources:
- Whole grains, ready-to-eat bran cereals, seafood, calf’s liver,
chicken breast, green beans, broccoli, peas, mushrooms, prunes, nuts,
peanut butter, potatoes, refried beans, apples (with skin).
Causes of Deficiency:
- Inadequate dietary intake of foods rich in chromium.
Symptoms of Deficiency:
- Blood glucose irregularities.
Complementary Nutrients:
Risk Information
- Consult a health care practitioner before use if
pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication which lowers
blood sugar.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
- Be aware that higher doses of chromium can cause
cognitive impairment, anemia and kidney damage.
SIDE EFFECTS:
INTERACTIONS AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
- Individuals with diabetes considering chromium
supplementation should consult with a physician since
consumption of chromium may require a change in the amount
of insulin needed.
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RESEARCH:
- In 1959, scientific research identified chromium as the active
component of the “glucose tolerance factor” when it alleviated the
impaired glucose tolerance in animals fed diets low in chromium.
- Though not yet conclusive, clinical trials show chromium may
help people manage blood sugar levels and elevated cholesterol,
especially for those with type 2 diabetes.
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