View larger NATURAL FACTORS CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 250MCG 90 TB
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Chromium is an essential mineral for enhancing the action of insulin, metabolizing sugar (glucose), and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Although it is naturally present in food in trace amounts, the majority of North Americans do not get enough chromium in their diet and are at risk of gradually developing a deficiency.
Elevated cortisol levels caused by stress can also deplete the body's chromium. Chromium deficiency can lead to elevated levels of blood sugar and insulin, and increased risk of diabetes.
Chromium supplements have been shown to improve blood sugar balance in people with glucose intolerance (prediabetes) and diabetes, and can reduce food cravings and improve appetite regulation. Chromium may also be useful in managing reactive hypoglycemia, a condition where blood sugar falls below normal after eating.
Inadequate chromium intake is linked to increased levels of low density (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides, and decreased levels of high density (good) cholesterol, factors that heighten the risk of cardiovascular disease.
