BLG Health -Chromium as a Cholesterol Supplement

Chromium is an essential trace mineral first
discovered in 1955.

Although our bodies contain only a few milligrams,
even this tiny amount is critical for regulating
insulin and blood sugar levels, as well as activating
enzymes essential for energy production.

We get chromium through food, primarily yeast,
grains, nuts, prunes, potatoes, and seafood. But
we don't get enough overall; and so, many
Americans are deficient in chromium.

One reason is that diets high in refined sugar
leach chromium right out of us. Recent studies
find that supplementing with chromium may not
only lower cholesterol but also help stabilize
blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.
Thus, it may be particularly beneficial to people
with metabolic syndrome or diabetes.

What the research shows,: in one small study of
28 people, those taking 200 micrograms of
chromium daily for 42 days had significant
decreases in both total cholesterol and LDL,
decreases that didn't occur when they took
a placebo.

At least eight other studies have found that
chromium supplementation improved cholesterol.
And numerous studies found supplementing
with at least 400 micrograms of chromium
improved fasting glucose levels, a sign of
improved insulin sensitivity.

Be aware that chromium may take several
weeks or even months to yield results.

Who should take it: People with metabolic
syndrome or diabetes, as well as anyone
susceptible to chromium deficiency (including
athletes, the elderly, and people who follow
diets high in refined sugar).

The recommended dose: 200 to 400 micrograms
a day in divided doses for people with insulin
resistance; 400 to 1,000 micrograms a day in
divided doses for people with diabetes.

Use chromium picolinate as your source.

For everyone else the amount in a multivitamin
should be sufficient.

Warnings/contraindications: If you have diabetes,
check with your doctor; taking chromium may
alter your requirements for insulin or other
diabetes medication.

Source: BLG Health  for more information

Presented By Larry Guzda

Information on this page is provided for informational purposes only. It is not meant to be a substitute for medical advise. Contact your physician for diagnoses of all health related problems as soon as possible.Dietary supplements HAVE NOT be evaluated by The Food And Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose,treat,cure or prevent any disease.