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Chromium

BorderlineLove
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does chromium really help with carb craves?
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Like...the metal? What?0
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I think she is referring to chromium picolinate1
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From http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/blog/chromium-confusion/
In the meantime, should you take a chromium supplement on the off chance it might help control your blood glucose levels? That’s something to discuss with your health-care team. At this time, there’s no compelling evidence that chromium has any beneficial effects on HbA1c, body weight, or lipid levels. If you already take chromium, don’t exceed doses of 400–800 mcg per day, and make sure you’re checking your blood glucose levels regularly. Report any possible side effects to your doctor. It’s also important to let your doctor know if you do take chromium (or any kind of supplement), as it can interact with some medicines, including beta-blockers, insulin, nicotinic acid (niacin), corticosteroids, ibuprofen, and aspirin.
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I guess the war boys were pretty lean2
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singingflutelady wrote: »I think she is referring to chromium picolinate
Like picolinic acid complexes to elemental chromium? Is that a thing?
That's basically just coordinating the metal with an isomers of niacin (vitamin B3) I guess to solubilzed it?
Can't imagine why injesting chromium would help with carb cravings though...who comes up with this stuff?0 -
Yes apparently https://www.drugs.com/mtm/chromium-picolinate.html0
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singingflutelady wrote: »Yes apparently https://www.drugs.com/mtm/chromium-picolinate.html
Ah...alternative medicine. Got it.
Save your money OP.0 -
The only website I'd use for supplement information is Examine.
https://examine.com/supplements/chromium/1 -
Proponents of chromium picolinate claim that it helps stop blood sugar spikes, helping to lessen those extreme hunger highs and lows that some people experience.1
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