Chromium Picolinate - 250 mcg 100 caps

Chromium Picolinate 250 mcg. is a trace element
supplement that contains chromium bound to
picolinic acid, a highly biologically active form of
this mineral.
FUNCTIONS
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that
potentiates insulin action and thus influences
carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. The
biologically active form of chromium, sometimes
called glucose tolerance factor (GTF), occurs
naturally in brewers yeast. GTF has been proposed to
be a complex of chromium, nicotinic acid (vitamin B-
3), and possibly the amino acids glycine, cysteine,
and glutamic acid. Although many attempts have
been made to isolate or synthesize natural GTF, none
have been entirely successful. Adequate chromium
nutrition is essential for the formation of GTF and
subsequent control of blood glucose levels.
Studies have shown that supplemental chromium
may be useful for the maintenance of healthy blood
sugar. Chromium appears to act by increasing insulin
binding, insulin receptor numbers, and rate of insulin
receptor phosphorylation. Chromium absorption is
typically less than 2% efficient and variable
depending on its chemical form. Studies have
demonstrated that chromium picolinate has a
bioavailability comparable to that of chromium
polynicotinate, and higher than that of chromium
chloride. Tissues retain anywhere from 2 to 8 times
more chromium from chromium picolinate compared
to chromium chloride.
The typical dietary chromium intake in the U.S. can
vary considerably depending on eating habits. Meats
and unrefined whole grain cereal products, especially
bran, are good sources of chromium. However, most
self-selected diets contain less than 50 mcg per day,
which is below the minimum of the Estimated Safe
and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake established by the
National Research Council, Food and Nutrition
Board.

Each Capsule Contains: Chromium (Picolinate) 250 mcg.

Suggested Usage: Adults take 1 capsule daily or as directed byphysician.