Why is Chromium important?
Studies show that there is a significant age-related decrease in chromium levels, which may play a part in the increased risk of diabetes and arteriosclerosis in older people. Poorly absorbed, only 2-10 percent of dietary chromium intake is absorbed by the body. Niacin bound, oxygen generated chromium polynicotinate is the most absorbed form of chromium available, mimicking the biological active form found in the body. It has been shown to reduce the amount of insulin required by diabetic patients, increase glucose metabolism, increase fat loss while sparing muscle (lean body mass), and lower serum cholesterol. A minimum dose of 200 mcg. daily is recommended.
