Chromium Picolinate 200mcg by Vitamin Discount Center - 180 Capsules

Chromium is a trace (required in small amounts) mineral that helps potentiate insulin function, therefore helps support carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. Several studies have shown that chromium helps support normal, healthy glucose levels in individuals with impaired glucose tolerance. The mechanisms by which chromium works is not completely understood. We know from animal and human studies that when given a chromium deficient diet, we see abnormal glucose metabolism, increased blood glucose and impaired insulin function. Regardless of the mechanism, several studies support the use of chromium to help support normal, healthy glucose metabolism and insulin function. Chromium in the form of chromium picolinate is chromium bound to (chelated to) picolinic acid, a compound which seems to enhance the absorption of chromium which is typically poorly absorbed. Chromium picolinate has been shown to be better absorbed and more bioavailable than chromium chloride, but slightly less than Chromium polynicotinate.