Name:

Chromium

 

Action:

This trace element is essential to life & contains an important component of GTF (Glucose Tolerance Factor). GTF is required by the pancreas and plays a major role in combating stress & controlling blood sugar levels (this in turn regulates appetite & cravings) and the lean/fat ratio of body cells. - Chromium is an essential mineral found in concentrations of 20 parts of Chromium per 1 billion parts of blood.    - organic Chromium is an active ingredients of a substance called GTF (glucose tolerance factor). Niacin and amino acids complete the formula.   - Chromium stimulates the activity of enzymes involved in the * metabolism of glucose for energy * synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol.    - Chromium appears to * increase the effectiveness of insulin and its ability to handle glucose, preventing * hypoglycaemia (too much insulin) or * diabetes (too little insulin).   - in blood it competes with iron in the transportation of protein.   - Chromium may also be involved in the synthesis of protein through its binding action with RNA molecules. - Suppresses appetite, especially for sweet foods. The sportperson's mineral to build muscle & reduce fat.

Uses:

For Weight Management, Blood Sugar Regulation, Appetite Control.

 

Food Source:

Chromium containing foods most biologically available to the body are  * Brewers yeast (the best) * liver  * beef * whole wheat bread  * beets  * beet sugar molasses  * mushrooms * shellfish