Chromium
Benefits of Chromium
- Blood glucose levels
- Macronutrient metabolism
- Form: Picolinate
- Food sources: Wholegrains, broccoli, green beans, potatoes, apples and nuts.
What is Chromium?
Chromium is a trace mineral the body uses in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein.
What does Chromium do?
Chromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism. Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.
Researchers have studied the ways chromium works alongside insulin, the hormone that manages how cells take up glucose from the blood. A review of clinical research has looked at the efficacy and safety of chromium supplementation on markers of glucose control.
Blood glucose and sleep are closely connected too. Researchers have looked at the relationship between sleep and how the body handles glucose.
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