| Health Beneficial Minerals: Chromium |
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| Minerals - Minerals 2008 | |
| Written by Frank Mangano | |
| Monday, 19 May 2008 02:04 | |
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Chromium is a vital component when it comes to our energy levels today. This mineral is involved in the metabolism process of glucose and therefore is a vital component that cannot be replaced. Chromium maintains stable blood sugar levels through the proper utilization of insulin and therefore this mineral can be very important in relation to those suffering from diabetes and hypoglycemia. Additional amounts of chromium are required for pregnant mothers because the developing fetus requires a high demand for this mineral. This is why so many pregnant mothers are advised to take chromium supplements in order to maintain proper blood sugar levels during the pregnancy as well.Unfortunately the average American diet is chromium deficient. Not enough foods within our diet have the required amount of chromium within them and our bodies do not easily absorb this mineral. This is because a great deal of the chromium within the foods we consume are lost throughout the processing and manufacturing procedures. Some of the foods that contain the highest levels of chromium include:
A deficiency of chromium can lead to fatigue, glucose intolerance. On the other hand excessive intake of chromium can lead to chromium toxicity, ulcers and kidney and liver impairment. This is why it is vital that you are maintaining and consuming the proper and healthy amount of this mineral in order to utilize its health benefits safely. Many naturopathic professionals will tell you that chromium is best absorbed by the body when taken in the form of a supplement and depending what your levels are like this is an option to consider.
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