| Chromium
is a nutritionally essential trace mineral
necessary for the proper function of insulin,
which balances blood sugar levels in the body.
Both human and animal
studies show that when bonded or 'chelated' with
picolinic acid, chromium picolinate becomes a
highly bioavailable source of the essential
mineral chromium. The body's need for chromium
increases with exercise, high sugar intake, and
other factors.
Chromium plays a vital
role in sensitizing the body's tissues to the
hormone insulin. Maintaining adequate levels of
chromium enables insulin to effectively perform
its primary function of regulating healthy blood
sugar levels. Maintaining and moderating blood
sugar directly affects glucose metabolism,
because insulin accelerates the transport of
glucose into the cell, making it available for
energy production. A study conducted at the
University of Texas Health Sciences Center found
that 200 to 400 mcg of chromium picolinate daily
increased lean body mass and decreased body fat
in most of the participants.†
Chromium Picolinate
offers the body powerful nutritional support to
help:
- Sensitize the body's
tissues to the hormone insulin
- Promote a healthy
blood sugar metabolism
- Maintain a healthy
metabolism*
Directions:
Take 1 capsule up to two times daily with meals
or follow the advice of your health care
professional.
†Kaats,
GR, et al., Current Therapeutic Research 59
(1998):379
| 250
caps |
| 200
mcg |
| Item
#06388 |
|
Retail
Price $20.00 |
Supplemental
Facts
Serving Size 1 capsule |
| Amount
per serving |
%
Daily Value |
|
| Chromium
(as chromium picolinate) |
200
mcg |
167 |
| *Daily
Value not established
Other
ingredients: Rice powder,
gelatin.
|
|
*These
statements have not been evaluated by the Food
and Drug Administration. These products are not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any
disease. |
