Could Chromium act as insulin amplifier in Diabetes patients?

Chromium was first discovered as an essential trace element in 1955. In 1959, the mineral was identified as an active component in human nutrition. It is required by the body for the process that turns food into usable energy, helping insulin prime cells to take up glucose. It works by making your cells more open to accepting the insulin, thus helping to feed your cells what they need to survive. Many people may not realize, but they could be deficient of this mineral in their bodies. It is thought that most Americans have some degree of depletion in their bodies, and that the American diet and eating habits frequently fail to supply sufficient amounts of the mineral for daily needs.

Diabetes Connection

Some studies show that it works on all mellitus types of diabetes such as type 1, type 2, and gestational. If you are pregnant, please consult with your health care professional prior to using it.

Reductions in blood sugar levels could show up within 2 to 4 months by using 200 mcg to 1000 mcg it all depends on the individual.

The best food sources for this supplement are whole-grain breads, cereals, meat, nuts, prunes, raisins, mushrooms, oysters, peas, potatoes, wheat germ, green peppers, eggs, chicken, apples, butter, Swiss cheese, brown sugar, coffee, tea, beer, broccoli, and spices such as black pepper, thyme. The best source is brewer's yeast, but too much may cause bloating and nausea.

Health Benfits of Chromium

- Helps balance and maintain normal blood sugar levels

- Regulates hunger

- Reduces cravings

- Helps protect DNA and RNA

- Important to heart function

- Helps reduce fat and cholesterol levels in the blood

- Helps improve symptoms of depression

Symptoms of Chromium Deficiency

People who are under extreme stress or eat a diet high in refined sugars and flours, additives, and processed foods or who are obese are at risk of being deficient.

Symptoms include:

- Cold sweats, dizziness or irritability after six hours without any food.

- Frequent hunger

- Cold hands

- Need for excessive sleep or drowsiness during the day

- Addiction to sweet foods

- Frequent urination

- Excessive thirst

If you have some of these symptoms you are probably deficient of this trace element and may need to add this supplement to your diet.

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