Chromium
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Chapter 3 : Chromium
Topics covered in this snack-sized chapter:
- It improves function of insulin in the body and mat result in good control of sugar level in the blood.
- It has been found beneficial for those individuals suffering from type II diabetes in reducing the level of insulin.
- It provides relief from depressive symptoms in an individual with atypical depression.
- It is beneficial in maintaining the composition of fat as well as muscles when weight loss occurs.
- Brewer’s yeast
- Lean meats (especially processed meats)
- Cheese
- Pork kidney
- Whole-grain breads and cereals
- Molasses
- Spices
| Group | Dose/day |
| Children | 11 mcg |
| Teenagers | 35 mcg |
| Men | 30 -35 mcg |
| Women | 20- 25 mcg |
| Pregnant women | 30 mcg |
| Lactating women | 30 mcg |
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Irritation in the nose, bleeding from the nose, running nose and sometimes even ulcers or holes may develop in the nasal septum.
- The affected person might experience an upset stomach or sometimes stomach ulcers can develop too.
- If the skin comes in contact with some chromium (VI) compounds, it can lead to skin ulcers.
- Skin allergies can develop in some people leading to skin rashes, redness, itching and swelling in the affected area.
- Chromium toxicity can cause respiratory problems such as difficulty in breathing and coughing and may lead to bronchitis or asthma.
- If a person ingests a huge amount of hexavalent chromium, it can lead to severe toxicity of chromium in him, causing life-threatening health conditions and diseases such as kidney damage, convulsions, liver damage, and in some cases even death.
