Product Review

Chromium is a metal. It is called an "essential trace element" because small amounts of chromium are necessary for human health. Chromium is used in the body for optimizing blood sugar control and it is essential in glucose uptake. The biologically active form of chromium participates in glucose metabolism by enhancing the effects of insulin. Insulin is a peptide hormone produced in the beta-cells of the pancreas. It is central to carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Insulin causes the cells in the skeletal muscles, liver, and fat tissue to absorb glucose from the bloodstream. Chromium has also been used for depression, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), lowering "bad" cholesterol, and raising "good" cholesterol in people taking heart medications called beta blockers. Some people try chromium for body conditioning including weight loss, increasing muscle, and decreasing body fat. Chromium is also used to improve athletic performance and to increase energy.