Chromium

Description

Chromium helps build muscle, break down fats and carbohydrates, and normalize blood sugar levels.

Stabilizes Blood Sugar

Boosts insulin production, thus helping to produce adequate levels of this hormone. This helps bring blood glucose to our cells when they need it.

Therefore if your chromium intake is adequate this contributes to maintaining good blood sugar levels, thus avoiding diabetes.

Cholesterol

Studies have shown that it has a lipid-lowering effect. When patients received chromium, levels of total cholesterol were shown to decrease.

Mental Illness

Chromium treatment has been shown to have a positive impact on mood swings and psychiatric conditions. According to one study, this mineral can be useful in the treatment of binge eating disorder.