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Chromium GTF
250 Capsules
Alcohol/Drug Dependency
Blood Sugar Metabolism
Chromium is generally accepted as an essential trace mineral
that potentiates insulin action and thus influences carbohydrate,
protein, and fat metabolism.
The biologically active form of chromium, sometimes called
glucose tolerance factor (GTF), occurs naturally in brewers
yeast. GTF has been proposed to be a complex of chromium,
nicotinic acid (vitamin B3), and possibly the amino acids
glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.
Many attempts have been made to isolate or synthesize natural
GTF, but none have been entirely successful. The most
promising approach to natural GTF is chromium polynicotinate,
the active form of chromium in ChromeMate. No other
synthetic chromium complex comes as close to natural GTF as
chromium polynicotinate (niacin-bound chromium) in terms of
biological activity and chemical structure.
Chromium absorption is typically less than 2% efficient and
variable depending on its chemical form. Studies have
demonstrated that chromium from ChromeMate has a higher
bioavailability than other chromium compounds, such as
chromium picolinate or chloride. Tissues retained anywhere
from 2 to 8 times more chromium from ChromeMate compared
to chromium picolinate or chromium chloride. The typical
dietary chromium intake in the U.S. can vary considerably
depending on eating habits. Meats and unrefined whole grain
cereal products, especially bran, are good sources of chromium.
However, most self-selected diets contain less than 50 mcg per
day, which is below the minimum of the Estimated Safe and
Adequate Daily Dietary Intake established by the National
Research Council, Food and Nutrition Board. Chromium
requirements may be increased with high intake of refined
carbohydrates and simple sugars, strenuous physical exercise or
work, or physical trauma.
The information provided in this Supplement Section is of a general nature only and is not meant to replace the advice of your doctor. None of the information about the products on this site are intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please contact your healthcare provider for advice for your specific health or medical needs.
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