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Mineral ~ Chromium
The second best-selling mineral supplement after calcium, chromium has been hyped as a fat burner, muscle builder, treatment for diabetes, and weapon against heart disease.Though this mineral is essential for growth and health, its more spectacular claims remain controversial.
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WHAT IT IS |
FOUND IN HERBALIFE PRODUCTS
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- Essential for the breakdown of protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
- Helps the body maintain normal blood sugar (glucose) levels.
- May lower total blood cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and triglyceride levels.
- May enhance weight-loss efforts.
| Chromium is a trace mineral that comes in several chemical forms.Supplements usually contain chromium picolinate or chromium polynicotinate.Another type of chromium called chromium dinicotinic acid glutathione is found in brewer's yeast.Supplements may be worthwhile because many people today don't get enough chromium in their diet. | |
| FORMS |
WHAT IT DOES |
CASE HISTORY
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- Tablet
- Capsule
- Liquid
- Softgel
| Chromium helps the body use insulin, a hormone that transfers blood sugar (glucose) to the cells, where it is burned as fuel.With enough chromium, the body uses insulin efficiently and maintains normal blood sugar levels.Chromium also aids the body in breaking down protein and fat.
| CHROMIUM TO THE RESCUE
A decade after being diagnosed with diabetes, Sarah P. was facing insulin injections because her pills were not effectively regulating her blood sugar."I felt that if I had to take insulin, I would," she recalls. "But when I read about chromium, I thought, 'Why not try it first?'"Her doctor was concerned and a bit skeptical, but he agreed to let her try. The results didn't occur overnight."It may seem silly," Sarah says, "but I wanted the chromium to work so much I also began paying extra attention to my diet and forcing myself to take brisk walks twice a day." Was the chromium what finally reduced her blood sugar to healthier levels? Nobody knows for sure.Sarah's doctor who read the chromium material Sarah regularly left on his desk, acknowledges he may have dismissed it too soon and would like to see more research done. Sarah herself is convinced of chromium's benefits."Sure, I've lost a little weight, but I'm still the same person.My blood sugar hasn't been out of control for months.That's the chromium." |
| CAUTION! |
PREVENTION |
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
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- People with diabetes should consult their doctor before taking chromium.This mineral may alter the dosage for insulin or other diabetes medications.
- Reminder: If you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.
| Getting sufficient chromium may prevent diabetes in people with insulin resistance.This disorder makes the body less sensitive to the effects of insulin, so the pancreas has to produce more and more of it to keep blood sugar (glucose) levels in check.When the pancreas can no longer keep up with the body's demand for extra insulin, type 2 diabetes develops.Chromium may help avert this progression by helping the body use insulin more effectively in the first place.chromium also helps break down fats, so it may reduce LDL ("bad") and increase HDL ("good") cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.
| Chromium may relieve headaches, irritability, and other symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) by keeping blood sugar levels from dropping below normal.In people with diabetes, it may help control blood sugar levels.The mineral's most controversial claims relate to weight loss and muscle building.Though some studies indicate that large doses of chromium picolinate can aid in weight reduction or increase muscle mass, others have found no benefit.At best, the mineral may give you a slight edge in weight loss when combined with a sensible diet and regular exercise.But more research is needed to determine chromium's role in this regard. |
| HOW MUCH YOU NEED |
IF YOU GET TOO LITTLE |
IF YOU GET TOO MUCH
| | No RDA has been established for chromium, but scientists believe that 50 to 200 mcg a day can prevent a deficiency.(But even on a healthy, varied diet, getting the high end of this recommendations would be difficult.)
| A chromium deficiency can lead to inefficient use of glucose.In itself, a lack of chromium is probably not a cause of diabetes, but it can help precipitate the disease in those who are prone to it.In addition, anxiety, poor metabolism of amino acids, and high triglyceride and cholesterol levels may occur in individuals who don't get enough chromium.
| Chromium does not seem to have any adverse effects even at high doses, although there is some concern that mega-doses can impair the absorption of iron and zinc.This can usually be corrected by getting extra iron or zinc through diet or supplements. |
| OTHER SOURCES |
DID YOU KNOW |
GUIDELINES FOR USE
| | Chromium is found in whole grains, whole grain breads and cereals, potatoes, prunes, peanut butter, nuts, seafood, and brewer's yeast.Low-fat diets tend to be higher in chromium than high-fat ones.
| Whole grain bread is a good source of chromium.Refined grains, found in white bread, contain little of this essential mineral.
| Take chromium in 200 mcg doses with food or a full glass of water to decrease stomach irritation.Chromium is better absorbed when combined with foods high in vitamin C (or taken with a vitamin C supplement).Calcium carbonate supplements or antacids can reduce chromium absorption. Don't be confused by labels suggesting that one type of chromium - whether picolinate or polynicotinate - is absorbed better than any other.No reliable research supports these claims.
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