Chromium Information - Getting Your
Daily Allowance Is Very Important
Because it is involved in the metabolism
of glucose, chromium (sometimes
called glucose tolerance factor) is
needed for energy. It is also
vital in thy synthesis of cholesterol,
fats, and proteins. This essential mineral
maintains stable blood sugar
levels through proper insulin
utilization, and can be helpful both
for people with diabetes and those with
hypoglycemia.
The average American diet is chromium
deficient. Only one in ten Americans
has an adequate amount of chromium in
his or her diet. A deficiency
of chromium can lead to anxiety, fatigue,
glucose intolerance, inadequate metabolism
of amino acids, and an increased risk
of arteriosclerosis.
The following food sources are good
sources of chromium: beer, brewer's
yeast, brown rice, cheese, meat, and
whole grains.
Active, athletic individuals consume
higher amounts of carbohydrates than
the general population have higher chromium
requirements. The levels of this mineral
start to decrease as we age, starting
in our early forties and it is important
to get enough.
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