Chromium’s impact on the body is substantial. It is needed for energy, helps maintain blood sugar levels, reduces sugar cravings, and more[1].
Signs of Chromium Deficiency
Key Benefits of Chromium
Chromium (sometimes also called glucose tolerance factor or GTF) is needed for energy. Through the proper utilisation of insulin, it maintains stable blood sugar levels, reducing sugar cravings, and can be helpful for people with hyperglycaemia and diabetes[2][3]. During pregnancy, the developing foetus can increase the demand for this mineral[4].
A loss of chromium in the body occurs when high quantities of sugar are consumed in the diet[1]. The intake of chromium can result in an increase in lean muscle tissue and loss of fat[5]. To further enhance this product, we have added vitamin C, B6, and alpha lipoic acid.
Food Sources of Chromium
Beer, brewers’ yeast, brown rice, cheese, meat, corn, dairy products, mushrooms, and potatoes[3].
With today’s processing standards, these foods can be depleted in vitamins. Supplementing your diet is a more reliable way of ensuring your body obtains a guaranteed amount of this nutrient. Chromium can be found in vegetarian capsules with no additives—just the pure, natural ingredients. This will ensure your body obtains the recommended daily allowance of this nutrient in a convenient capsule, which is easily absorbed and maximises chromium’s impact on the body.
Chromium Complex with vitamin C, B6, and alpha lipoic acid provides an essential trace mineral required by the body for sugar metabolism.
References
- Anderson, R.A. (2000). Chromium in the prevention and control of diabetes. Journal of Nutrition, 130(4), 715-718.
- Anderson, R.A., Cheng, N., Bryden, N.A., et al. (1997). Elevated intakes of supplemental chromium improve glucose and insulin variables in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes, 46(11), 1786-1791.
- Anderson, R.A. & Kozlovsky, A.S. (1985). Chromium intake, absorption and excretion of subjects consuming self-selected diets. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 55(5), 1039-1045.
- Gambling, L., Kennedy, C., & McArdle, H.J. (2006). Chromium and pregnancy. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 195(6), 1734-1740.
- Lukaski, H.C. (1998). Chromium as a supplement for body composition and muscle mass. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 17(5), 423-430.
Nigel came into the natural products industry in 1980 working for a small vitamin/herbal company, Power Health, specialising in the food supplement side of the natural products industry. After gaining a number of years’ experience and expertise, Nigel joined Solgar Vitamins as one of their first recruits in 1989. He gained a vast array of knowledge in manufacturing and the production side of the business with Solgar. Nigel was commissioned to start two companies; Vega Nutritionals and Kudos Vitamins. This experience was invaluable when Nigel started Solo Nutrition – quality, purity, never compromised, never equalled.
