Solgar Chromium Picolinate 500 ug Trivalent (Chromax) 60 Vcaps

General Description :

Chromium is involved in the metabolism of glucose and the synthesis of cholesterol, fats and protein. Chromium is essential to maintain stable blood sugar levels by helping insulin do its work, and so can be helpful for people with diabetes and hypoglycaemia. Chromium has also been used successfully to control blood cholesterol, and it promotes the loss of fat and increases lean muscle tissue. Studies have shown it may increase longevity and help prevent osteoporosis. Chromium deficiency, which is extremely common, can lead to fatigue, glucose intolerance, Syndrome X (hyperinsulinism), poor protein metabolism and increased risk to coronary artery disease.

Specialist Nutritional Information :

As a food supplement for adults, one (1) to two (2) Vegicaps daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Each Vegicaps provides: Chromium (as picolinate=) 500 ug Encapsulated with these natural ingredients: vegetable powdered cellulose, magnesium stearate. Vegicaps capsule Shell: vegetable cellulose, glycerin and water. Each 500ug of elemental Chromium is from 4mg (4,000 ug) of Chromium Tripicolinate, as Nutrition 21's Chromax. Chromax is a certified biologically active from of chromium picolinate, a yeast-free source of chromium. Please note: Diabetics and Hypoglycemics: Use only under a physician's supervision. Available in bottles of 60 Vegicaps.