Chromium and the Human Body

Today, it is believed that over 90 percent of the population doesn't get enough chromium in their diet. Yet, chromium plays a very important role in our health. In fact, that is why chromium is called an "essential trace element." In this article we will learn more about chromium, its benefits, and other important information.

Chromium is a metal that the body needs in very small amounts. Chromium is used to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes and diabetes. The reason? Chromium seems to enhance the function of insulin, one of the hormones that is critical to the metabolism and storage of fat, protein, and carbohydrates in the body. 

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The human body needs insulin to get glucose from the blood into organs that need it for energy. What chromium does is to increase the sensitivity of these organs to the action of insulin. This is one reason why experts believe that the widespread deficiency that exists has contributed and continues to contribute to the high index of diabetes type II. Furthermore, it has been show that a diet high in sugar can contribute to increase excretion of chromium, which compounds the problem of improving insulin function in the body.

Chromium can be found in brewer's yeast, beer, brown rice, grains, liver, peas, and molasses. The suggested dose can go all the way up to 45mcg, although people with diabetes type 2 can take up to 1000mcg. 

As for side effects of taking too much chromium, there seems to be few serious adverse effects linked to chromium.  In fact, research shows no toxicity at levels of 300 micrograms per day. However, if taking extremely high amounts, such as 1000 micrograms or higher has been liked to kidney and liver damage.