Now Foods Chromium Picolinate, 200mcg – 100 Capsules

What is Chromium Picolinate? Chromium is a trace mineral required by the human body. When combined with picolinate, it is called chromium picolinate and is sold as a nutritional supplement. It is used to prevent chromium deficiency, which can develop into poor diet, stress and aging.

While preventing chromium deficiency, chromium picolinate has been found to have a positive effect on certain medical conditions. Never add dietary supplements to your diet casually, consult your doctor before adding chromium supplements to your routine.

Benefit of Chromium Picolinate

1. Benefits of Diabetes

Chromium plays a role in the metabolism of fat and carbohydrates in the body and has been studied for its effects on diabetes. People with diabetes who have insulin resistance cannot use insulin normally. Researchers at the University of Wyoming studied the effects of chromium picolinate on an obese mouse model of diabetes. Their findings, published in the June 2008 issue of Obesity, showed that chromium improved diabetes markers by reducing glucose intolerance and insulin resistance. This is because chromium improves insulin signaling, reducing the amount of sugar that remains circulating in the blood.

2. Cholesterol Benefits

High cholesterol is excess fat in the blood that can build up on the walls of arteries, leading to heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. According to a December 2006 review in the journal Diabetes Technology and Treatment, chromium picolinate may help lower cholesterol levels. The authors note that numerous studies have shown that chromium reduces blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. In fact, chromium picolinate is better absorbed than other forms of chromium, which may play a role in lowering cholesterol.

3. Heart Benefits

Chromium picolinate may also benefit your heart health, according to a 2010 study published in Pharmacological Reports. The researchers examined the effect of chromium picolinate on several markers of heart disease, including increased blood pressure and abnormal blood vessel function. Their results showed that while the supplement did not affect blood pressure, chromium picolinate did promote vasodilation, improving blood flow and recovery after myocardial injury.

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Suggested Usage

Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Caution

For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially diabetes medications), or have a medical condition.

Diabetics/Hypoglycemics: use only under a physician’s supervision. Keep out of reach of children.

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