Health Benefits of Chromium

Chromium plays a major role in the prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Chromium helps to stable the levels of blood sugar, it minimizes the body’s need for insulin and improves glucose tolerance in those who suffer from type II diabetes. It is also involved in the development of nucleic acids DNA and RNA, performs an important function for the storage, transfer and implementation of genetic information. When interacting with iodine, it supports thyroid function.

Chromium deficiency in the body leads to developmental delay and disruption of nervous activity, reduces sperm fertilizing capacity. Chromium deficiency increases the amount of triglycerides and cholesterol in your blood. Chronic lack of this trace element impairs memory, reduces vision, causes the development of skin diseases – acne, psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis.

Chromium rich blueberries strengthens the retina and improves visual acuity. This berry is particularly useful for students in order to improve their memory. Once a week, it is recommended to give children blueberries for breakfast with milk and honey.

If you have diabetes:

Refined sugar, wheat flour (from the inner part of the grain) and bread baked from it increases the excretion of chromium from the body. Therefore, these products should be excluded from the diet of people with diabetes.

Treating Anemia

In the treatment of iron deficiency, chrome is useful as monotherapy. But you should use it only on doctor’s advice.

During pregnancy

Pregnant women require chromium, in particular. It is very crucial for the growth of the fetus.

Wrong results

Diagnostic studies confirm that taking chromium more than three months in a row gives the wrong blood test indicators.

Are you getting enough Chromium in your diet?

The normal diet in western culture includes refined and processed food which makes it very difficult to get the right quantities of chromium in your diet. Some of the doctors are of the opinion that you should be supplementing with a minimum of 50-200 mcg of chromium each day in order to combat the high incidence of adult diabetes in your society.

Chromium helps to boosts the absorption of hormone insulin, which is released by the pancreas after you consume fat, protein or even carbohydrates which in turn helps diabetics to regulate their blood sugar levels.

The fact is if you are taking enough of organic unrefined and unprocessed cereals and grains, you may even not need to supplement with this mineral. As a side note, it is strongly suggested that you should not try to consume more than 300 mcg of chromium daily without the supervision of your doctor specially those with diabetes.

Some Natural Sources Of Chromium

This element can be found in significant quantities whole grains, wheat germ, brewer’s yeast, fish, liver, cheese, eggs, blueberries, apples, beans, corn cob and black pepper.

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