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Chromium

Minerals / Minerals and their derivatives

Also known as: Chromium chelateChromium picolinate

Oral Uses

  • Diabetes type I RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Chromium balances blood sugar; improves glucose tolerance; increases insulin sensitivity; increases insulin effectiveness. Take 200-400 mcg of chromium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Diabetes type II RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Chromium balances blood sugar; improves glucose tolerance; increases insulin sensitivity; increases insulin effectiveness. Take 200-400 mcg of chromium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Hypoglycemia RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Chromium balances blood sugar; alleviates fatigue; improves energy production. Take 200-400 mcg of chromium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Gestational diabetes RatingRatingRatingRating

    Chromium balances blood sugar; improves glucose tolerance. Take 200-400 mcg of chromium daily, in divided doses, for many months. May be used by pregnant women.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    Chromium balances blood sugar; helps to lose weight; reduces total cholesterol; reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces triglycerides; reduces heart disease risk. Take 200-400 mcg of chromium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High cholesterol RatingRatingRatingRating

    Chromium reduces total cholesterol; reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol; increases HDL (good) cholesterol. Take 200-400 mcg of chromium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Supplements to help lose weight RatingRatingRatingRating

    Chromium helps to lose weight; reduces body fat; promotes blood insulin balance; increases insulin sensitivity. Take 400 mcg of chromium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Hypoglycemic RatingRatingRatingRating

    Chromium is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take 200-400 mcg of chromium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Ergogenic aid RatingRatingRating

    Chromium is an ergogenic aid; helps to improve physical or mental performance. Take 200-400 mcg of chromium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antidepressant RatingRating

    Chromium is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 200-400 mcg of chromium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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