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Chromium
What is Chromium?Chromium is an essential trace mineral in the human body. It is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, and helps to regulate the metabolism of our blood sugar and thus helps deter diabetes.
The best source of chromium is in true brewer's yeast. Nutritional yeast is not the same and will not contain the same amount of chromium. It can also be found in grains and cereals although most of it is lost through refining. Chromium can also be found in large amounts in some beers.
Dieters mainly use a form of chromium known as chromium picolinate and claim that it helps them to decrease their body fat and improve their muscle tone. If adequate amounts are provided to the body, it can help to prevent hypertension or high blood pressure.
The role of chromium in weight loss is to correct insulin resistance which is in fact due to a chromium deficiency. The known causes of chromium deficiency are malnutrition, alcoholism, and strenuous exercise.
Side Effects and Warnings of Chromium
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no common side effects have been reported with Chromium. Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur when using Chromium.
Some people may have severe allergic reactions such as rash, hives, difficulty breathing, and tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. You should seek immediate medical assistance in such cases.
There is evidence of hormonal effects of supplemental chromium besides the effect on insulin. Chromium supplementation does result in tissue retention, especially in the kidney. It is because of this that you should always seek medical advice before taking this or other dietary supplements.
Chromium supplements could enhance the effects of insulin for diabetics, and could possibly lead to hypoglycaemia so it is advised that anyone with diabetes contact their doctor before taking a chromium supplement.
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