subject: So Many Uses Of Chromium Supplements In Bodybuilding.? [print this page] Many people have never heard of chromium and certainly not its role in maintaining natural health, lowering cholesterol, supporting hypoglycemia/diabetes, enhancing fat loss, maintaining muscle mass and extending the life of cells in the body.
Second, chromium may help insulin regulate blood sugar levels (glucose). Some people (diabetics, for example) are often insulin resistant. What this means, simply, is that the body has a tough time dealing with blood sugar. The pancreas has the job of producing more insulin to help bring down elevated blood sugar levels, which, in turn, taxes this organ by making it work more strenuously.
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Within the human body, chromium used for the proper metabolism of sugar and other carbohydrates is vital. Without inadequate intake, a person will develop chromium deficiency, which can cause a number of health problems, including fatigue, anxiety, slow healing, atherosclerosis and high cholesterol. Chromium deficiency impairs the bodys ability to use glucose to meet energy needs and increases the need for insulin.
Chromium used for the creation of Glucose Tolerance Factor, within the body, is another key role of the mineral. Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF) is a complex that consists of several amino acids, niacin (vitamin B3) and chromium.
Chromium is a heavy metal, quite popular as a weight loss supplement, that may also have some other benefits. Namely, as a moderator of blood glucose levels. In this respect, there is interest in it as a therapy for diabetes. However, the research isn't clear on this. In some studies it has proven effective, and in others not so much. This article will examine the current research and determine if there is a reason to supplement your current diabetic treatment with chromium.
So what does all this mean? Is chromium safe, or not? Unfortunately, we just don't know at this point. The above research appears contradictory partially because of the unknown factors that haven't been accounted for, as well as imperfect research. Remember saccharin? A study was published showing its carcinogenic effects, and led to warning labels on all saccharin-containing products. But then the study was shown to be flawed, as it fed rats thousands times more saccharin than any human could conceivably consume in a day. The warning labels were removed. Is the same thing happening with chromium? We just don't know, and we just don't have answers yet. At the present time, chromium's value as a weight-loss supplement is not strongly supported, but it's short-term safety and lack of side effects is probably good and therefore we do recommend personal experimentation with your dieting program in the short term. However, in answer to chromium's dangers, we just don't know yet.
For good health, don't take more than 200 mcg of chromium daily. And remember, natural is better. You're less likely to experience side effects from food sources of chromium. To lose weight, take Zylorin, the safe and natural way to a better body.
For all of these reasons, I think supplementation with chromium picolinate is a must to try with diabetes patients. It's a prudent, safe, well-tested nutritional approach that more often than not will offer your patients impressive benefits in their condition and their symptoms.
