An essential trace mineral, chromium increases glucose tolerance in patients with Turner’s syndrome, has favorable effects on diabetes, and facilitates the maintenance of normal blood sugar levels.
In the form of chromium picolinate, chromium has shown potential as an agent capable of altering body composition. Research studies suggest that chromium picolinate encourages lean muscle gain and boosts the loss of fat. Clinical trials report a substantial reduction in body weight and body fat in people who took 400mcg of chromium picolinate once a day over a three month period. However, the evidence is not yet conclusive and not all studies agree.
True brewer’s yeast remains the best source of chromium: torula yeast and nutritional yeast are not appropriate substitutes and do not include adequate amounts of chromium. Cereals and grains also contain chromium; however a large amount is lost throughout the refining process. Chromium, in substantial amounts, may also be present in a variety of beer brands.
by the Harvard School of Public Health
It has been asked by millions of people “If you eat a healthy diet, do you need to take vitamins?” Not very long ago, the common answer from most experts and professionals would have been an emphatic "no". However, today there's quite a bit of evidence that taking a daily multivitamin makes good sense for most adults.
by the Mayoclinic Staff
Given the popularity and availability of “high potency” amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes and herbs, it might seem like dietary supplements could replace food as a source of the nutrients the body requires. However, this is not the case.
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