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What is
Chromium ?
Chromium is an essential trace
mineral. Its main function is to work with the hormone,
insulin, to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
What does in
the Body?
Chromium is
needed for proper insulin function. If you are not getting
enough chromium, your insulin cannot perform as effectively
as possible.
Impaired insulin activity is referred to as “insulin resistance”. If
your body becomes insulin resistant, more glucose remains in your
blood stream and is more likely to be stored as fat, rather than
moving into your cells to be burned for energy.
Chromium
stimulates fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis, which are
important for brain function and other body processes. It is
an activator of several enzymes, which are needed to drive
numerous chemical reactions necessary to life.
Where it is found?
Chromium exists in many natural foods,
like liver cheese, brewer's yeast, and wheat germ. Many
meats, fish, fruits, whole grains, and vegetables.
Symptoms Of Deficiency/Side Effects
Chromium may have some benefits for triglycerides and
cholesterol levels. Chromium is an essential trace mineral
that also assists the body in maintaining normal blood sugar
levels.
Chromium may also play a role in increasing HDL good
cholesterol, while lowering total cholesterol levels. |
