Chromium Picolinate

BENEFITS OF TAKING CHROMIUM PICOLINATE: 200mg x 60 tablets

1) Reduces Blood Sugar Levels

Chromium can help enhance the role of insulin, the critical hormone that controls blood sugar and helps bring glucose into cells where it’s used for bodily energy. Chromium also supports a healthy metabolism and storage of nutrients throughout the body, since it can help you better absorb and distribute nutrients from carbohydrates, fats and proteins found in the foods you eat.

 

2. Helps Reduce High Cholesterol

Chromium is needed for normal metabolism of fats, including cholesterol. Research shows a link between higher chromium intake and healthier arteries and levels of blood cholesterol. Some studies even show that people who die from heart disease tend to have lower levels of chromium in the blood at the time of death.

 

3. May Help Prevent Weight Gain and Overeating

Chromium (in the form chromium picolinate or CrPic) has been associated with a reduction in the risk for obesity, less weight gain and may positively affect food intake. At this time, the exact mechanism by which chromium affects hunger and weight is still unknown, but some studies find that higher chromium intake is associated with a reduction in adipose tissue (fat accumulation on the body) and better controlled eating.

 

4. Helps Maintain Brain Health and Fight Cognitive Decline

Recent studies highlight the role of healthy insulin response in maintaining brain health and cognitive function into old age. Because chromium is capable of improving glucose levels and insulin response, it may act as a beneficial modulator of brain function and is associated with a reduction of age-related alterations of the brain.

 

5. May Help Improve Skin Health and Prevent Acne

Rapid changes in blood sugar levels are associated with acne and other skin reactions, so because chromium helps to balance blood sugar levels it is linked with improvements in skin health. Foods rich in chromium (such as broccoli) also usually contain other phyotnutrients and antioxidants that can improve skin’s appearance and help fight acne or common signs of aging.

 

6. Supports a Healthy Metabolism and Energy Levels

Getting adequate amounts of trace minerals like chromium, calcium and magnesium are especially important for people who are active, since these micronutrients are needed to ensure the capacity to boost energy (calorie) expenditure, muscle and work performance.

 

Especially when someone restricts her body weight by eating less food and exercising, she needs to make sure to include plenty of chromium-rich foods in her diet in order to keep her metabolism running strong. Eating chromium-containing foods is important to make up for the loss of chromium being excreted through extra urine and sweat due to the recovery period following exercise.

 

7. Helps Maintain Eye Health

What is chromium useful for when it comes to protecting your eye sight? Chromium can help protect from age-related eye disorders like glaucoma. Glaucoma is related to diabetes and caused by a buildup of fluid in the eye, adding harmful pressure to the eye’s delicate optic nerve, retina and lens, which can eventually lead to blindness. Chromium can lower the risk for diabetes and related eye disorders because of its beneficial role in controlling blood glucose.

 

8. Helps Protect Bones From Fractures and Osteoporosis

Chromium is known to slow the loss of calcium, so it might be beneficial for preventing bone loss and bone-related disorders that are especially common in older women. Therefore, it’s also a natural remedy for osteoporosis.

 

When a chromium-based deficiency does occur, common symptoms include:

• poor blood glucose control
• worsened levels of weak bones and bone loss
• low energy, fatigue
• poor skin health
• higher risk for high cholesterol and heart complications
• low concentration and poor memory
• worsened eye health
• mood changes, like increases in anxiety
• changes in appetite
• changes in weight
• stunted growth and development
• delayed time in healing wounds or recovering from surgery

 

Most people who have tried to lose weight and keep it off are familiar with feelings of hunger and strong food cravings.As a result, many are interested in foods, supplements or medications that could help combat these urges.Several studies have examined whether chromium picolinate may be useful in this capacity.In an 8-week study, 1,000 μg/day of chromium (in the form of chromium picolinate) reduced food intake, hunger and cravings in healthy overweight women (15Trusted Source).The researchers reported that the effectsof chromium on the brain may have produced these effects.

 

This is a months supply of Chromium Picolinate x 200mg per capsule.

Take one capsule daily before breakfast or before the meal time you most get your sugar carvings.

 

Always consult your GP before taking anything new if you are already taking medication!