CHROMIUM

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A healthy metabolism

A properly working metabolism is essential for active, healthy living and peak performance. The foods we eat - carbohydrates, proteins, and fats - are the raw materials for the energy we need to stay active. When we eat, our bodies quickly convert carbohydrates into a simple sugar called glucose. This sugar is the essential energy source for all our cells. Once glucose enters a cell, it's instantly converted into a "power-packed" source of stored energy.

But, when this metabolic process slows down or becomes less efficient, or our cells become resistant to insulin, a myriad of complications can begin to develop, such as diabetes, obesity, hypoglycemia, and various heart conditions, to name only a few. If too many sugars are left "floating" in our bloodstreams, along with insulin, our bodies respond with hormone irregularly, fatigue, anxiety (symptoms of hypoglycemia), and even increased fat storage. For these reasons, it's imperative to avoid a chromium deficiency.

Optimal health

The mere fact that the U.S. leads the world in low chromium levels clearly indicates our inadequate diet - in part due to highly refined foods, saturated fats, and the depleted soil for growing - results in low levels of chromium. In addition, strenuous exercise also appears to deplete chromium reserves in our bodies.

The good news is numerous studies demonstrate that non-insulin-dependant diabetics and/or hypoglycemics who supplement with chromium may see significant reductions in fasting glucose levels, improved glucose tolerance, and lowered overall insulin levels. These effects appear to be the result of chromium's potential to enhance insulin's ability to lower blood sugar levels.

How it works

In addition, proper control of blood sugar may help prevent hardening of the arteries and the detriments associated with this condition. Some studies have even demonstrated chromium's potential ability to increase HDL (the good cholesterol), while lowering overall cholesterol levels.

Body composition

Chromium's somewhat anecdotal reputation to help alter bodyfat and increase lean mass leaves many skeptics and controversy. Two original studies have in fact confirmed chomium's potential to have significant effects on body composition, while other studies that followed showed no effect whatsoever on either loss of bodyfat or gains of lean mass. But, this doesn't mean it doesn't work altogether - it's merely a case of "when the scientists can't agree."

In conclusion

Body processes and basically life itself rely on our ability to supply energy to our cells. Chromium appears to help us perform this complex process, called metabolism, much more efficiently.