Chromium Picolinate Veggie Caps - Chromium was found to be an essential nutrient way back in 1959. Through various studies, it was found that when you combine it with picolinic acid, it is greatly absorbed by the human body, thus chromium picolinate was born. Other forms of chromium are not as well absorbed, including trivalent chromium. Therefore, we use the picolinate form to ensure that you are getting the most out of each capsule.
After you eat, insulin is released in order to metabolize the rise in blood sugar. Chromium is required in this chemical process in small amounts (which is why the supplement comes in micrograms, not milligrams). Taking chromium picolinate will provide extra insurance against such nasty diseases as diabetes as well as controlling blood sugar levels. As we see diabetes on the rise, along with rising intake of sugar, more chromium is required in the diet to facilitate the chemical processes involved with insulin. Of course, do not assume that taking chromium gives you free license to eat as much sugar as you want – nothing will prevent bad health and disease from occurring if you only eat junk food.
The American diet is low in chromium because of mass processing. It is hypothesized that Americans only get around 33 mcg per day, which is debated to be too low, as the FDA always recommends higher amounts (between 50 mcg and 200 mcg per day). Athletes excrete more chromium than sedentary folk, so they are at an even higher risk of deficiency, especially so if their diet is nutrient poor. Therefore it makes sense to supplement with chromium picolinate to make up for this loss.
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