RESEARCH ON CHROMIUM
Chromium is a trace element that has been linked to weight loss. While studies are still being done on whether chromium helps you lose unwanted fat, we do know that this mineral is used to balance blood sugar and maintain a healthy metabolism. Often, healthy blood sugar also promotes a healthy weight.
CHROMIUM
A small piece of a much larger puzzle in effective weight loss efforts.
WHAT IS CHROMIUM
“Chromium is a metal that is essential for the human body in small amounts. In nature it is found in the form of two different ions. The first Cr+3 is found in food and is biologically active, while the second ion Cr+6 is toxic and comes from industrial waste. This article focuses exclusively on the first chromium ion and its properties with regard to the human body.”
Dimitroulis Emmanuel MSc
Clinical Dietician – Nutritionist
Usually, you can get enough chromium through a healthy diet. However, chronic stress, chronic illness, digestive problems, and soil depletion can all contribute to chromium deficiency. If you’ve never heard of chromium, chromium is a contributing trace mineral responsible for balancing blood sugar and lipid metabolism (aka, breaking down fats in the body).
The FDA recommends taking between 25 and 35 micrograms of chromium per day (depending on age and weight), but this number may vary depending on your personal needs and medical condition.
CHROMIUM & SLIMMING
As much as we wish there was a miracle supplement for weight loss, there isn’t. But for people struggling with blood sugar balance and high cholesterol, the battle for weight loss is very real – and often much more difficult.
Combined with cellular support and lifestyle changes, chromium is a powerful tool and ingredient in LOSEBIG SPRAY that you can use to supercharge your journey of effort.
Chromium has been shown by scientific studies to induce the secretion of insulin, a hormone vital for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein in the human body. In recent years, studies have converged on the conclusion that chromium supplementation may prevent the development of type II diabetes mellitus in some people, or even help to better control blood glucose in diabetic patients.
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However, research on chromium is still in its early stages and there are many questions that need to be answered. The most important of these is which individuals benefit from chromium supplementation, as there appear to be significant cross-sectional differences in response to chromium supplementation treatment.
In addition, the assessment of the chromium content and bioavailability of different foods is still ongoing, and it has not yet been determined whether deficient dietary intake of chromium can have adverse effects on the human body.
In addition, the scientific community has not yet agreed on a reliable global measure for estimating chromium stores in the human body.
DIETARY SOURCES OF CHROMIUM
Rich sources of chromium are meat, whole grains, spices, cheese, certain fruits and vegetables.
Most foods contain traces of chromium, while relatively good sources are meat, whole foods, and some fruits, vegetables and spices. In contrast, foods rich in simple sugars (fructose, glucose) are low in chromium. The table below lists the chromium content of some foods, although the bioavailability of chromium varies greatly during the processing of foods, so these figures do not fully reflect the amount of chromium that eventually reaches our bodies through food.
Chromium has been shown by scientific studies to induce the secretion of insulin, a hormone vital for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein in the human body. In recent years, studies have converged on the conclusion that chromium supplementation may prevent the development of type II diabetes mellitus in some individuals, or even help to better control blood glucose in diabetic patients.
|
Food |
Chromium (mcg) |
|---|---|
|
½ cup broccoli |
11 |
|
1 cup grape juice |
8 |
|
60 g whole wheat bread |
4 |
|
1 cup mashed potatoes |
3 |
|
1 tsp garlic |
3 |
|
1 tsp dried basil |
2 |
|
100g beef |
2 |
| 1 cup orange juice |
2 |
| 100g turkey breast |
2 |
| 30g whole wheat crackers |
1 |
| 150ml red wine |
1 - 13 |
| 1 apple with skin |
1 |
| 1 medium banana |
1 |
| ½ cup green beans |
1 |
However, research on chromium is still in its early stages and there are many questions that need to be answered. The most important of these is which individuals benefit from chromium supplementation, as there appear to be significant cross-sectional differences in response to chromium supplementation treatment.
In addition, the assessment of the chromium content and bioavailability of different foods is still ongoing, and it has not yet been determined whether deficient dietary intake of chromium can have adverse effects on the human body. In addition, the scientific community has not yet agreed on a reliable global measure to estimate the chromium stores in the human body.
