When you eat sugar (even natural sugars) or refined starches, your
insulin levels rise too, and that can cause your body to hoard fat,
making it difficult to lose weight. Combine that with a deficiency in
the mineral chromium and you’re at risk for being overweight, obese, or
becoming diabetic. Some experts estimate that over 90 percent of North
Americans are deficient in the mineral chromium, largely because of
agricultural practices that deplete the soil and food-manufacturing
processes that eradicate chromium and other minerals. Yet this mineral
can help restore insulin balance and promote weight loss.
Research at the University of Texas found that supplementing with the
mineral chromium daily can help you double fat loss without losing
muscle. Chromium helps ensure proper sensitivity to insulin, the hormone
secreted by your pancreas to escort sugar to the cells where it is
needed before it can damage organs or be converted into fat. Consult 60 Seconds to Slim for references.
While an important mineral, chromium is often overlooked. It helps
maintain strong artery, blood, and heart health, and it also plays a
significant role in alleviating a “sweet tooth.” Chromium reduces
cravings, mood swings, and weight gain linked to fluctuating blood sugar
levels since it helps to keep them balanced. Chromium also plays an
important role in energy production in our bodies. So the side-effect of
getting more chromium is often weight loss (in people who are
overweight) and increased energy!
When sugarcane is processed to make sugar, most government
regulations require that all of the minerals be removed. That includes
the valuable mineral chromium, which is naturally found in foods that
tend to be high in natural sugar. The chromium helps with the proper
digestion and metabolism of naturally sweet foods. When it has been
eliminated, we are prone to many of the health issues linked to white or
refined sugar consumption, including weight gain.
Keep reading to discover the signs of a chromium deficiency and the best type of chromium for weight loss…
Signs of a Possible Chromium Deficiency
While being overweight or obese can be a sign of a chromium deficiency, it is not the only one. Some other possible signs are:
-Cravings for sugary or starchy foods
-Diabetes or hypoglycemia or chronically high or low blood sugar
-Difficulty tolerating alcohol or sugar
-Insulin resistance
-Syndrome X or Metabolic Syndrome or
-High cholesterol or high triglyceride levels.
But a person can be deficient in chromium without experiencing any
symptoms. Likewise, a person can experience the weight-loss benefits of
chromium supplementation without having a chromium deficiency.
Sources of Chromium
Chromium is naturally found in many whole grains, romaine, lettuce, onion, beans, legumes, and ripe tomatoes.
Supplementing with Chromium
There are different types of chromium but the one with the best
fat-burning effects is chromium glucose-tolerance factor, or chromium
GTF. This is the form of chromium that is especially involved in
balancing blood sugar levels, which likely acocounts for its weight-loss
benefits. Supplement with just 200 to 500 MICROgrams daily. According
to research at the University of Texas, the benefits of chromium
supplementation are superior when combined with conjugated linoleic acid
(CLA). Supplement with 2 to 3 grams (2000 to 3000 milligrams) of CLA
daily for best results. Always consult with a naturally-minded
physician before starting any new supplements.
Anti-Chromium Nutrients
Many calcium supplements and antacids decrease the absorption of
chromium so it is best to take them separately from your chromium
supplements. Conversely aspirin is believed to increase chromium
absorption, so if you are taking aspirin daily, you may need less
chromium. It is important to follow dosage recommendations since
chromium toxicity is possible, albeit extremely rare.
Medications
If you are taking insulin or diabetes medications, consult your
physician prior to taking chromium supplements. He or she may need to
reduce your medication because of chromium’s ability to reduce high
blood sugar levels.
Super Health Bonuses
According to an interview with US Department of Agriculture research
scientist Richard Anderson, PhD, “chromium is so helpful at controlling
blood sugar, it could prevent diabetes in up to half of the at-risk
people with higher-than-normal glucose levels.”
Chromium has also been shown to aid depression, according to Duke
University researchers. Georgetown University Medical Center’s Harry G.
Preuss, MD, indicates that chromium supplementation also reduces the
risk of heart attack by 41%.
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