Chromium is an essential trace mineral meaning it is needed by the body in small amounts The nutrient can be obtained by our diet but recent studies have found that some people do not get sufficient levels from their diets Chromium can be found in eggs meat & whole-grains thus vegetarians & vegans may have insufficient intake from their diets Plays a role in maintaining normal blood glucose levels Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels bynbspinfluencing how the hormone insulin behaves in the body Insulinnbspprovides blood sugar fuel to cellsnbsp People looking to control their weight often look to control their blood sugar levels Helps the body break down carbohydrates protein & fats Chromium also contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories or energy & are needed for our survival Nutrients are substances needed for growth metabolism & for other bodily functions There are three macronutrients carbohydrate protein & fat Formulated for enhanced absorption We have paired Chromium with another compound called Picolinate this improves the bodys ability to absorb the mineral nbsp Our form of chromium picolinate is a naturally occurring organic compound which is widely bioavailable & is often called GTF
- short for glucose tolerance factornbsp