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Like so many Over-the Counter medications, Chromium Picolinate has no known nutrional benefits, and no scientific evidence that it has any effects on weight loss. Losing weight is very simple, you must burn more calories than you take in, there are no magic pills! First, chromium is a supplemental mineral and not over the counter medication. In addition, chromium picolinate when used either in a supplement or alone but not exceeding 200 mcg daily is beneficial with type 2 Diabetes in helping regulate your glucose and balancing your sugars. like any supplement or especially drugs you should consult your doctor if you have other underlying conditions, to make sure you don't have interactions or Allergies. never exceed the recommended allowance either. Most doctors don't want you to take chromium because the drug companies don't make money off of them like drugs do. however, in their defense, a good dr will be honest and tell you the benefits and any contraindications for its use and let you make the decision, after all it is your body and your money. I say, you are better off taking the chromium with little or no side effects than taking the drugs with known side effects, the choice is yours. it has helped in managing weight loss, cholesterol, metabolism also and it puts the sugars in your body in right places. for further info see http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=746
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoFor a quick readup go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromium_picolinate It's a supplement that many claim is a magic weight loss pill... but that's mostly BS. Nothing can beat a healthy balanced diet and exercise. I have taken this supplement and although I feel less of a craving for sweet foods I would not say that it's overly awesome.
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∙ 13y agoIts suppose to help regulate blood sugar and metabolism.
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∙ 12y agoNone that I can fine. It makes my ankles & feet swell really badly.
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∙ 10y agoA few enzymes contain a chromium atom at their active site. But the body needs very little and too much is toxic.
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What is the expiration of chromium Picolinate?
it takes 4 years aprox to expire
Can you take Tonalin CLA with Chromium Picolinate together?
YES it works very well together!! But be sure to use Clarinol CLA together with Chromium Picolinate as Clarinol CLA is the highest quality brand of CLA
How does chromium affect herpes?
Chromium picolinate is an alternative medicine to treat herpes (type 1 and 2); but I strongly recommend to use medicines containing aciclovir.
What is the difference between chromium picolinate and chromium polynicotinate?
From Revolution health blog Posted on 05:03PM (EDT) on 2007-09-24 Chromium is an essential trace mineral required for normal sugar and fat metabolism and works primarily by potentiating the action of insulin. It is present in the entire body but with the highest concentrations in the liver, kidneys, spleen and bone.GTF (glucose tolerance factor) chromium was discovered when yeast extracts mixed with insulin were found to make insulin work better in the lowering of blood sugar levels. GTF Chromium supplements are biologically formed and organically bound (chelated) to live brewers yeast cells during the natural growth process of yeast. The chromium is assimilated by the yeast and thus formed in the same manner as the natural amounts of chromium which have always occurred naturally in brewers yeast.Is Chromium supplementation helpful for maintaining insulin levels for Diabetes Type II? A 2007 study, "Chromium treatment has no effect in patients with type 2 diabetes in a Western population" concluded, "Chromium treatment has been reported to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, concern exists about the possible toxic effects of chromium picolinate. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of chromium treatment in the form of chromium yeast on glycemic control in a Western population of patients with type 2 diabetes who were being treated with oral hypoglycemic agents. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: In this 6-month, double-blind study, patients with moderate glycemic control, being treated with oral hypoglycemic agents, were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo or treatment with 400 microg of chromium daily in the form of chromium yeast. The primary efficacy parameter was a change in A1C. Secondary end points were changes in lipid profile, BMI, blood pressure, body fat, and insulin resistance. RESULTS: No differences were found for the change in A1C between the intervention and placebo groups, nor were any differences found between the groups for the secondary end points. CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence that chromium in the form of chromium yeast is effective in improving glycemic control in Western patients with type 2 diabetes who are taking oral hypoglycemic agents."
What are the benefits of chromium polynioctinate?
The benefits of chromium polynioctinate include controlling blood sugar levels in association with diabetic patients. Another benefit includes losing weight and gaining muscle thereby improving athletic performance.
How is chromium picolinate related to diabetes?
The relation between chromium picolinate and diabetes is that chromium picolinate is supposed to help control insulin. but it does not work effectively in everyone taking it.
What is the expiration of chromium Picolinate?
it takes 4 years aprox to expire
Can you take Tonalin CLA with Chromium Picolinate together?
YES it works very well together!! But be sure to use Clarinol CLA together with Chromium Picolinate as Clarinol CLA is the highest quality brand of CLA
What is the best medicine to treat chromium picolinate diabetes?
The best medicine to treat chromium picolinate diabetes seems to be nutritional supplements. There are many available and due to my research, I have discovered that this particular type of diabetes can be controlled by diet and a mineral supplement.
How does chromium affect herpes?
Chromium picolinate is an alternative medicine to treat herpes (type 1 and 2); but I strongly recommend to use medicines containing aciclovir.
What mineral is required for glucose uptake into the cells and are in mushrooms?
Chromium (usually sold as Chromium Picolinate). Chromium is a trace mineral and is well proven to regular glucose. Many diabetics (and pre-diabetics) swear by it.
Are there any vitamins or natural herbs that might be purchased at like a health store or a GNC outlet that could possibly help improve type 1 diabetes?
cinnamon and chromium picolinate
What is the difference between chromium picolinate and chromium polynicotinate?
From Revolution health blog Posted on 05:03PM (EDT) on 2007-09-24 Chromium is an essential trace mineral required for normal sugar and fat metabolism and works primarily by potentiating the action of insulin. It is present in the entire body but with the highest concentrations in the liver, kidneys, spleen and bone.GTF (glucose tolerance factor) chromium was discovered when yeast extracts mixed with insulin were found to make insulin work better in the lowering of blood sugar levels. GTF Chromium supplements are biologically formed and organically bound (chelated) to live brewers yeast cells during the natural growth process of yeast. The chromium is assimilated by the yeast and thus formed in the same manner as the natural amounts of chromium which have always occurred naturally in brewers yeast.Is Chromium supplementation helpful for maintaining insulin levels for Diabetes Type II? A 2007 study, "Chromium treatment has no effect in patients with type 2 diabetes in a Western population" concluded, "Chromium treatment has been reported to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, concern exists about the possible toxic effects of chromium picolinate. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of chromium treatment in the form of chromium yeast on glycemic control in a Western population of patients with type 2 diabetes who were being treated with oral hypoglycemic agents. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: In this 6-month, double-blind study, patients with moderate glycemic control, being treated with oral hypoglycemic agents, were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo or treatment with 400 microg of chromium daily in the form of chromium yeast. The primary efficacy parameter was a change in A1C. Secondary end points were changes in lipid profile, BMI, blood pressure, body fat, and insulin resistance. RESULTS: No differences were found for the change in A1C between the intervention and placebo groups, nor were any differences found between the groups for the secondary end points. CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence that chromium in the form of chromium yeast is effective in improving glycemic control in Western patients with type 2 diabetes who are taking oral hypoglycemic agents."
What can remedy diabetes high blood sugar levels?
It is important that you speak with your doctor concerning medication or supplements. Chromium picolinate and cinnamon are two home remedies, but, always seek medical advice before taking anything.
What are the benefits of chromium polynioctinate?
The benefits of chromium polynioctinate include controlling blood sugar levels in association with diabetic patients. Another benefit includes losing weight and gaining muscle thereby improving athletic performance.
What nutritional supplements are recommended when on the Atkins diet?
Atkins suggests the following daily dosages: 300-600 micrograms (mcg) of chromium picolinate, 100-400 milligrams (mg) of pantetheine, 200 mcg of selenium, and 450-675 mcg of biotin
How much Zinc Picolinate is a dosage?
30mg-50mg
