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Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Diabetes Reversing With Chromium

In this article, ‘Diabetes Reversing With Chromium’, you will discover:

* What is chromium?
* Why is chromium good at reversing diabetes?
* How much chromium do you need to take to help in reversing diabetes?

What Is Chromium?

The essential trace mineral chromium can be found in the following foods:

* Black Pepper
* Brewer’s Yeast
* Cheese
* Chicken
* Clams
* Corn Oil
* Egg Yolk
* Fruit and Fruit Juice
* Honey
* Meat
* Shellfish
* Thyme
* Vegetables
* Whole Grains

Apart from helping to deter diabetes, chromium can also help with the following:

* Aids in the prevention and helps to lower high blood pressure
* Encourages production of energy
* Helps to lower total cholesterol levels
* Helps with growth
* Lower blood fat levels
* Suppresses hunger pangs
* Helps with depression
* Helps with insulin resistance syndrome (Syndrome X)

Why Is Chromium Good At Reversing Diabetes?

Chromium is good at reversing diabetes because clinical trials have shown that chromium can improve glucose levels in people with diabetes.

Chromium improves glucose levels in people with diabetes by increasing sensitivity to insulin.

How Much Chromium Do You Need To Take To Help In Reversing Diabetes?

Most doctors recommend up to 1000 mcg per day of chromium supplements to help in reversing diabetes. Warning: as with all supplements, please consult with your doctor before taking them.

In the case of chromium, if you're taking medication for diabetes, taking chromium supplements can enhance the effects of these drugs so much that it could possibly lead to hypoglycaemia.

If you're taking diabetes medication, please consult with your doctor before taking chromium supplements.

So, to sum up...

Clinical trials have shown that, supplementing your diet with the essential trace mineral chromium can help in reversing diabetes.