Chromium is a mineral our bodies use in small amounts for normal body functions, such as digesting food. Chromium exists in many natural foods including brewer’s yeast, meats, potatoes (especially the skins), cheeses, molasses, spices, whole-grain breads and cereals, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Drinking hard tap water supplies chromium to the body, and cooking in stainless-steel cookware increases the chromium content in foods.
Those at risk for chromium deficiency include people with diabetes and the elderly.
What is chromium used for?
- Chromium helps to move blood sugar (glucose) from the bloodstream into the cells to be used as energy and to turn fats, carbohydrates, and proteins into energy.
- Chromium may help some people with type 2 diabetes. It may help them control their blood sugar and may play a role in the management of type 2 diabetes.
- Low chromium levels may cause high cholesterol and may increase your risk for coronary artery disease (CAD). Chromium may increase "good" (HDL) cholesterol and lower triglycerides and total cholesterol levels in some individuals.
- Chromium is helpful in building muscle and burning fat and in helping the body use carbohydrates.
- Chromium may affect the eyes. There is a link between low chromium levels and increased risk of glaucoma.
- Chromium slows the loss of calcium, so it may help prevent bone loss in women during menopause.
- Chromium is good stuff. If you have history in your family of bone loss or high cholesterol let's talk about prevention!
- helps diminish carb cravings
- helps reduce fat mass, increases lean body mass, and can lead to weight loss
- helps with depression, Turners Syndrome, PCOS, bio polar, and binge eating
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