Chromium
Picolinate is sometimes promoted as products that have the ability
to even out levels of sugar in the blood while enhancing the body’s
fat burning metabolism. Some research studies have shown that additional
chromium in a person’s diet may help to normalize sugar levels
in diabetics, but not in everyone. It is an ideal supplement for
more mature adults as the body absorbs less chromium as we age.
Chromium Picolinate is a dietary
supplement that may be helpful in suppressing appetites and cravings.
Additionally, it has been shown to build muscle and trim fat simultaneously.
If taken with exercise and as part of a calorie controlled diet,
the results can be outstanding.
Research conducted on overweight
volunteers given Chromium Picolinate for 72 days, but following
no particular diet or exercise regime, were shown to have lost an
average of just over 4 pounds of fat while also gaining 1.4 pounds
of lean muscle. Therefore, for anyone wishing to lose weight, adding
the recommended dosage of Chromium Picolinate can aid in weight
loss and lead to desirable results.
It enhances insulin's effect in
the body, improving the uptake of glucose, thereby causing better
blood circulation and maintenance of blood sugar level. Evidence
also supports chromium's ability as a cholesterol and atherosclerosis
fighter. Gaining energy, burning fat, and building muscle with greater
ease are attributed to chromium, to name a few. It assists the body
in losing weight by helping it to build muscle to replace fat. Lowering
body fat and increasing lean body mass are just a few of the positive
properties that chromium exhibits on the body. Research shows that
supplementation also has some age slowing effects and therefore
can increase the life span.
Specific
people have been shown to dramatically gain from ingesting chromium
picolinate. Some cases where it can help are diabetes, high cholesterol,
hypoglycemia, and obesity. Research indicates that the majority
of people in the United States are chromium deficient. Most people
could use chromium in their diets. As chromium levels decrease with
age and deficiencies occur with people who do not eat a good balanced
diet, chromium picolinate supplementation can be very beneficial.
Because processed foods have much of the chromium removed, increasing
ones chromium content is recommended to sustain proper glucose levels
and gain energy. Anyone who likes to live with energy, burn fat,
and increase strength and muscle mass would also do well to supplement
with chromium...bodybuilders, that's you!
Supplement
Facts |
Serving
Size: 1 Capsule
Servings per Container: 90 |
| |
Amount
per Serving: |
DV% |
Chromium
(as Chromium Picolinate) |
200
mcg. |
1666 |
Niacin
(as Niacinamide) |
25
mg. |
125 |
| *
Daily Value Not Established |
|