FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 200 mcg (minimum) a day Required for sugar metabolism, lowers LDL cholesterol (14), triglycerides, body fats and reduces incidence of atherosclerotic plaques. Used by the body to make glucose tolerance factor which is secreted with insulin to control blood sugar levels. 400 to 600 micrograms (mcg) per day used to treat impaired glucose tolerance and for weight loss. Claimed to be a muscle builder (400 mcg per day) for those who exercise. Shortage of chromium is a factor in arteriosclerosis, acne and diabetes. (20, 27) It appears that chromium stimulates the production of insulin by the body. All diabetics have a shortage of chromium and zinc. (20) A study has shown that chromium will increased the life span of lab animals by 33 percent. Another study showed that high doses may cause chromosomal damage in animal cells. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
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FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 200 mcg (minimum) a day Required for sugar metabolism, lowers LDL cholesterol (14), triglycerides, body fats and reduces incidence of atherosclerotic plaques. Used by the body to make glucose tolerance factor which is secreted with insulin to control blood sugar levels. 400 to 600 micrograms (mcg) per day used to treat impaired glucose tolerance and for weight loss. Claimed to be a muscle builder (400 mcg per day) for those who exercise. Shortage of chromium is a factor in arteriosclerosis, acne and diabetes. (20, 27) It appears that chromium stimulates the production of insulin by the body. All diabetics have a shortage of chromium and zinc. (20) A study has shown that chromium will increased the life span of lab animals by 33 percent. Another study showed that high doses may cause chromosomal damage in animal cells. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
