Monday, July 16, 2012

Chromium

Chromium polynicotinate is an ionic substance used in some nutritional supplement products. It appears in products that are referred to as a Medical food used for nutritional support for conditions associated with Diabetes II. The product is also known as niacin-bound chromium, as referred to in an article about hydroxycut published by the Department of Physiology and Biophysics of the Georgetown University.

Chromium is a metal. It is called a "trace element" because very small amounts are needed for human health.  Chromium is used to improve blood sugar control in people with prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 , and high blood sugar due to taking steroiods. Also used for depression, polycystic ovary syndrome, lowering "bad" cholesterol, and raising good cholesterol in people taking heart medications called beta blockers. Some people try chromium for body conditioning such as weightloss, increasing muscle and decreasing body fat. Chromium is also proven to help in improving athletic performance and increase energy. Chromium was discovered in France in the late 1790s, but it took until the 1960s before it was recognized as being an important trace element.

The chromium polynicotinate supplement has few side effects when used at a safe dosage of 50 to 200 mcg per day. Some moderate users of chromium polynicotinate (not exceeding 400 mcg per day) have reported insomnia, difficulty sleeping, shifts in mood and irritability. The Cell Health Makeover website states that when used in excess (taking more than 1,000 mcg per day), chromium polynicotinate causes serious problems with the liver and kidneys, such as kidney failure and liver disfunction.When compared to the various other forms of chromium (such as picolinate), polynicotinate has markedly fewer side effects because it is linked to niacin which is required for its functioning in the body - this prevents chromosome damage.

Taking chromium with orange juice or other foods rich in vitamin C helps your body absorb the chromium.Increase your chances for losing weight with chromium picolinate by incorporating 30- to 60-second rest periods between exercises during your workouts.Increase the intensity of your aerobic exercise periodically for up to a minute during your workouts. These occasional "sprints" have been shown to burn much more fat than "steady state" exercising.Train with weights at least twice a week when using chromium picolinate. Chromium's effect on metabolism is stronger when the supplement is coupled with strength training.Increase the amount of broccoli, green beans, whole grains, peanut butter, plums, tree nuts and potatoes that you eat during the week to safely and naturally increase your body's supply of chromium.
2 Capsules of ACE contain 240 mcg of Chromium.




Information gathered off of Web MD and from Wikkipedia and E How mom.


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