Sunday, April 25, 2010

What is Chromium??

A little background information on Chromium: Cr6+
It is a metal that is found in the air, water and soil.
It exists in several oxidation states, Cr3+ is the most stable, which is the form thought to be the most important for humans to consume. Cr6+ form is thought to be toxic to humans it results from environmental pollution.
Chromium helps with the function on insulin, the hormone that plays a big role in the metabolism of glucose getting into the cells and storage carbohydrates, fat and protein in the body. Chromium is known for its role in the Glucose Tolerance Factor (helps glucose uptake in the cells and also keeps glucose and insulin efficient.

Rister, Robert S. (2003) Healing Without Medication Basic Health Publications Laguna Beach, CA