Chromium is an essential trace mineral that helps the body to make glucose available for energy and to maintain normal blood sugar levels. It is also important for the metabolism of amino acids and fats. People ages 55 and older who exercise regularly are at risk of deficiency and therefore may benefit from taking supplementary chromium.
Chromium is widely believed to be useful in the treatment of diabetes. Chromium also may lower the risk of heart disease. People with higher blood levels of chromium are at lower risk of developing heart disease, and chromium may also lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, while also raising levels of HDL cholesterol.
Source: Ronald Klatz,MD, and Robert Goldman, MD
wow, i had no idea about chromium, thanks for the wonderful and helpful info Dr. Bob.
ReplyDeleteIs this also used to lose weight?
ReplyDeleteGreat information Dr. Moulas!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Is this something I should take if I don't have any of these problems, just to prevent them?
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteChromium is used by bodybuilders to put sugar into the muscle for maximum growth. As you can see, it works well.
Sincerely,
Dr. Moulas
Candy,
ReplyDeleteIt could help with weight loss, because it pulls the sugar from the bloodstream into the muscles.
Good luck,
Dr. Bob Moulas
Hi Danielle,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comment! Have a wonderful week.
Sincerely,
Dr. Bob Moulas
TPM,
ReplyDeleteChromium would be a good supplement to take if you eat alot of refined sugar.
Good Luck,
Dr. Bob Moulas