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Uses:
Necessary nutrient Chromium
Aids in Weight Loss
Sports Supplement
Trace Mineral
Aids glucose transport
Muscle Energy
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Chromium Picolinate
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Chromium
is a necessary trace mineral found in many sports supplements. Mimics the effects of insulin,
aiding in glucose transport to muscles.
This means More Muscle Energy to give you what you need when you work out and are active, also
allowing you to Burn More Calories!!!
Chromium Picolinate
is an essential mineral and deficiency is rare in the U.S.
Chromium picolinate is a trivalent
Chromium, patented by the United States Department of
Agriculture. Clinical studies have established that chromium
picolinate has an insulin stimulating and binding action. This
action has produced a 44% differential lean muscle mass gain over
placebo groups, and at the same time body fat was decreased 23% (versus
7% for the placebo group).
Chromium is important in processing carbohydrates and fats, and helps cells
respond properly to insulin, the hormone that makes blood sugar available to the cells as our
basic fuel. No one understands the exact role of chromium, but chromium
might promote weight loss, treat diabetes, and perhaps even help
prevent heart disease or alleviate depression. Thus, chromium,
especially in the form of chromium picolinate, has become a popular
supplement.
Chromium & Weight
loss.
Chromium supplements are often sold for weight loss, particularly
for obese people who may be in danger of developing
diabetes. Scientists have been studying the supplements
potential role in weight control
Chromium & Diabetes.
Chromium
might help
people with Type 2 diabetes or those at high
risk for developing it. Low levels of chromium are characteristic
of diabetes and some studies have found that chromium picolinate
supplementation in doses of 200 micrograms is beneficial, but others
have not. It is difficult to diagnose
chromium deficiency. In addition, one clinical trial conducted in China
found that chromium was helpful for those with diabetes
Chromium & Heart Disease.
Studies of chromium
supplements and blood cholesterol levels have shown no consistent
benefit, but if you are chromium-deficient,
you might be able to reduce your LDL cholesterol
and raise your HDL cholesterol somewhat with
chromium supplements.
Natural sources of chromium are whole grains, ready-to-eat bran cereals, seafood, green
beans, broccoli, prunes, nuts, peanut
butter, and potatoes. Sugary foods are low
in this mineral and may even promote chromium loss and vitamin C may
increase its absorption.
Dosage: 200-1000mcg. daily.
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