Product Description
Nature?s Harmony? Chromium 500 mcg GTF (Glucose Tolerance Factor) helps the hormone insulin regulate blood sugar. Chromium GTF is the best form for supplementation as it is the most natural to the body and has been shown to have benefits for those with and without blood sugar problems.
RECOMMENDED USE:
Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
DOSAGE FORM:
Tablet
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Adults take 1 tablet daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
DESCRIPTION:
Chromium is an essential trace mineral for the human body. This mineral is important in processing carbohydrates and fats, and helps cells respond properly to insulin?the hormone produced in the pancreas that makes blood sugar available to the cells as our basic fuel.
Recommended Daily Allowance: Adult males: 35 mcg; adult females: 25 mcg.
Food Sources: Whole grains, ready-to-eat bran cereals, seafood, calf?s liver, chicken breast, green beans, broccoli, peas, mushrooms, prunes, nuts, peanut butter, potatoes, refried beans, apples (with skin).
Causes of Deficiency: Inadequate dietary intake of foods rich in chromium.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Blood glucose irregularities.
Complementary Nutrients: Phase 2?.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Be aware that higher doses of chromium can cause cognitive impairment, anemia and kidney damage.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that impedes the body?s production and/or proper use of insulin, a hormone vital to normal metabolism. When left untreated, diabetes can result in severe complications, including limb amputation, blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke and premature death. The good news is that diabetes is controllable.
In this section you will find products that are designed not only to manage diabetes issues, but may also reduce the risk factors and possible onset of the disease state.
High intakes of refined sugar may deplete chromium in the body.
RESEARCH:
In 1959, scientific research identified chromium as the active component of the ?glucose tolerance factor? when it alleviated the impaired glucose tolerance in animals fed diets low in chromium. Though not yet conclusive, clinical trials show chromium may help people manage blood sugar levels and elevated cholesterol, especially for those with type 2 diabetes.
SIDE EFFECTS:
None known.
INTERACTIONS AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
Individuals with diabetes considering chromium supplementation should consult with a physician since consumption of chromium may require a change in the amount of insulin needed.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Be aware that higher doses of chromium can cause cognitive impairment, anemia and kidney damage.
