| Chromium is a trace mineral, which is needed by the | | | | (such reactions have only been observed if chromium |
| human body for total body health. Specifically, | | | | is taken in excess of 1000 mcg per day for |
| chromium is very essential for metabolizing various | | | | extended periods) |
| proteins, fats, and sugars in your body. | | | | Because of these effects of taking too less or too |
| As a result, chromium helps to lower your cholesterol | | | | much chromium, you should ensure that your |
| levels, keeps your heart healthy, and also reduces | | | | chromium intake is within the parameters as specified |
| your risk of getting Type 1 diabetes. | | | | here, unless your doctor advises you otherwise. |
| Studies have also revealed that chromium can be | | | | Side Effects of Taking a Supplement |
| used by those who are trying to shed weight as it | | | | A chromium supplement is considered quite safe to |
| does aid weight loss; but not by burning fat as was | | | | take as there have not been any major instances of |
| previously thought, but by building muscle and | | | | people suffering adverse side effects after taking a |
| breaking down the fats that you eat. | | | | chromium supplement, provided it is taken as |
| All these benefits of chromium can be obtained by | | | | specified. |
| taking a natural supplement. | | | | 3 Precautions Regarding Chromium Supplement |
| Do You Need a Supplement? | | | | 1. Do not take any chromium supplement if you are |
| If this question was asked some decades ago, the | | | | pregnant or are nursing. |
| answer would have probably been no, as chromium is | | | | 2. A chromium supplement is best taken with food or |
| abundant in a healthy diet. | | | | a drink containing Vitamin C. Taking a chromium |
| But in the modern world, people just don't have the | | | | supplement in this manner ensures that your stomach |
| time to worry about what they eat. They are, more | | | | does not get irritated and that the mineral is |
| often that they would like, just catching a bite on the | | | | absorbed effectively. |
| run, which invariably means fast food and highly | | | | 3. Although a chromium supplement does appear to |
| processed foods. | | | | be beneficial in the treatment of diabetes; if you do |
| Such a diet is not very nutritious and is deficient in | | | | have the condition, you should not take any |
| many essential minerals, chromium being one of them. | | | | chromium supplement without consulting your doctor |
| Thus, if you do not eat a balanced and nutritious diet | | | | first. |
| (answer this one honestly!), you do need to take a | | | | 4 Tips On Choosing A Chromium Supplement |
| supplement. | | | | 1. Choose a chromium supplement that is made by a |
| RDA for Chromium | | | | pharmaceutical GMP compliant maker, so as to get a |
| There is no recommended daily allowance for the | | | | quality product. |
| intake of chromium, but studies have shown that | | | | 2. Starch, sugar, silica, artificial flavors, and artificial |
| between 50 mcg and 200 mcg per day is what your | | | | coloring are all additives that are bad for your health. |
| daily chromium intake should be. | | | | Thus, you should be careful not to buy a chromium |
| A lack of enough chromium can severely affect the | | | | supplement that contains these fillers. |
| ability of your body to control the levels of blood | | | | 3. Chromium does seem to inhibit the absorption of |
| glucose. However, it should be noted that a | | | | another essential mineral called Zinc, thus you should |
| chromium deficiency is not very likely to actually | | | | try to buy a chromium supplement that also contains |
| cause you to become diabetic. | | | | zinc. |
| If you take more chromium than is required by your | | | | 4. The best option today is to get a natural |
| body, you do increase your risk of getting kidney | | | | multivitamin that not only contains chromium, but also |
| problems, including a total failure of your kidneys | | | | other vital nutrients for your body. |