Chromium is a trace mineral that provides us with a wonderful natural treatment for diabetes. It works by improving the action of insulin and helping to move glucose and other nutrients into the cells.
At least 15 well-controlled clinical trials examining the effects of supplemental chromium on patients with dealing with diabetes and/or insulin resistance, as well as those finding it difficult to manage blood sugar have shown that chromium improves glucose metabolism.
In one study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition Research
Center and Beijing Medical University, 180 people with type 2 diabetes were divided into three groups. Each group was given either 100 mcg chromium picolinate, 500 mcg chromium picolinate, or a placebo twice a day. No other changes were made in their medications, diets, or activity levels. When their blood glucose levels were tested after four months, the patients taking chromium had reductions in blood sugar, insulin, cholesterol, and glycated hemoglobin (a longer-term measure of blood sugar control).
Chromium has also been demonstrated to facilitate weight loss. To enjoy the profound effects of this natural diabetes treatment, I recommend taking 200 mcg of chromium daily.
For more information on Dr. Whitaker's recommendations for healthy daily living, visit www.drwhitaker.com.
At least 15 well-controlled clinical trials examining the effects of supplemental chromium on patients with dealing with diabetes and/or insulin resistance, as well as those finding it difficult to manage blood sugar have shown that chromium improves glucose metabolism.
In one study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition Research
Center and Beijing Medical University, 180 people with type 2 diabetes were divided into three groups. Each group was given either 100 mcg chromium picolinate, 500 mcg chromium picolinate, or a placebo twice a day. No other changes were made in their medications, diets, or activity levels. When their blood glucose levels were tested after four months, the patients taking chromium had reductions in blood sugar, insulin, cholesterol, and glycated hemoglobin (a longer-term measure of blood sugar control).
Chromium has also been demonstrated to facilitate weight loss. To enjoy the profound effects of this natural diabetes treatment, I recommend taking 200 mcg of chromium daily.
For more information on Dr. Whitaker's recommendations for healthy daily living, visit www.drwhitaker.com.
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