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The News About Chromium
Chromium is an essential micronutrient required for proper insulin function, healthy blood-sugar levels, and carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. However, many North Americans are deficient because of poor diets, that is, over-consumption of simple carbohydrates and refined sugars that are lacking in chromium.
Back to Basics
Building your strongest nutritional foundation begins with two basic steps: eating a balanced nutritious diet and taking a high-quality daily multiple vitamin and mineral supplement. This back-to-basics strategy has proven effective for young and old alike.
Chromium—The Insulin Helper
Chromium allows insulin to be used more efficiently in the body by acting as a regulator and a blood sugar balancer. It is, therefore, beneficial for people with hypoglycemia, glucose intolerance, and diabetes.
Get Your Motor Running
Chromium plays an important role in carbohydrate metabolism and may also have some benefits in weight loss, athletic performance, and in lowering cholesterol.