Chromium Picolonate

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Date: 23/02/2006

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WHAT IS CHROMIUM?
Chromium is a very well known and widely used supplement and has been for a number of years now. It is a trace mineral which is essential to the human body but has been hyped up by everybody selling it as a remedy for everything from hypoglycemia to obesity. There have, however, been quite a few studies performed on chromium and much of the data holds true and is based on sound scientific research. 

WHAT DOES IT DO?
Chromium's key function in the human body is to act as a co-enzyme in insulin action, which basically means it aids insulin perform it's job. Chromium deficiencies have been shown to be the cause or development of a number of insulin resistance diabetes and hypoglycemia. Poor functioning of insulin can lead to sub optimal metabolism of muscle and fat. Much of the population that is taking in 100 mcg/day is probably marginally deficient in this essential micro nutrient and could show signs of lower glucose tolerance, higher overall levels of insulin, and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Adding 200 mcg/day of chromium can alleviate these symptoms. There have been some studies to suggest that taking chromium supplements can help people to loose excess bodyfat and gain muscle.

There are several forms of chromium available on the market. Chromium Picolinate being the most popular, however one does not seem to be any beneficial over another form. Some other variations being chromium citrate, chromium chloride and chromium polynicotinate.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I USE?
An effective dose appears to be around 200 - 300 mcg/day. Studies have shown that there are no increased benefits of taking a higher dose as when the body reaches saturation levels of this mineral the excess is just excreted. 

DIABETICS NOTE
Caution should be used when taking this mineral at this dose if you are diabetic as blood sugar levels are altered and dosages of insulin may have to be monitored and altered likewise. Always check woth your physician before using any compound to help stablise blood sugar levels.

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07/04/2009

Chromium Picolonate: I am a Type 2 Diabetic and have been for years. I exercise daily and watch my diet but I have a huge problem in keeping my blood sugar under control. I take large doses of oral Diabetic medicines but still have problems. A friend told me about Chromium Picolonate and I took a chance that it might do me some good. Well after several years of taking this mineral I find that my Diabetic medicine dose is cut in half and it is easier for me to regulate my glucose levels when I take the Chromium. I started off with 500mcg twice daily and slowly dropped the dose to 200mcg once per day. I do not know how this mineral works but I do not care.I also find that Alpha Lypoic Acid 200mg twice a day will also help manage my diabetes. So talk to your health care provider. Allan F



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