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Chromium

Necessary for proper carbohydrate metabolism.


	Benefits Helps the body use carbohydrates. Maintains healthy blood glucose.			Precautions Chromium Picolinate Tablets are made to Nature Made’s guaranteed purity and potency standards.

Drug Nutrient Interactions

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be taken to avoid depletions when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement provides additional therapeutic benefit's when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Oral Hypoglycemics (Antidiabetic Drugs)

Chromium may cause additive blood glucose-lowering effects when used in combination with antidiabetic drugs and thus increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Monitor blood glucose levels closely and adjust dose of chromium or hypoglycemic medication if necessary.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be avoided when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Nutrition and Health State

If no prescription medications are being used, the following supplements may be beneficial for this health state. If prescription medications are being used, please see the drug-interaction database before making recommendations.

A daily multivitamin will help ensure adequate intake of all essential nutrients and promote overall health and well-being.

Diabetes – Type II

100-200 mcg/day Chromium is necessary for proper carbohydrate metabolism and normal metabolism of protein and fat as well.

Metabolic Syndrome

Chromium is necessary for proper carbohydrate, protein & fat metabolism. Chromium may help maintain healthy blood-glucose levels. Monitor blood sugars and report any significant changes.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Chromium is an important mineral if you have PCOS. It helps to promote formation of glucose tolerance factor (GTF) (a substance released by the liver and is required to make insulin more efficient.) A deficiency of chromium may lead to insulin resistance, which commonly results in PCOS.

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