because the body requires chromium in order to be able to perform this type of activity. 1 The hormone insulin is central to the body’s ability to use sugars (glucose). Chromium’s role in maintaining healthy blood sugar is due in part to its role of helping insulin to be sensitive to the presence of sugars in the blood which are waiting to be used for energy. Healthy diet and lifestyle behaviours can sometimes fall by the wayside. Getting back on top of your good habits might be hard at first and your body might even resist beneficial changes - but it’s important to make a start. Try implementing strategies like eating more vegetables, reducing your intake of refined carbohydrates, and cutting out afternoon snack attacks. If you still feel you need extra assistance, chromium could be the missing link that makes all the difference. Incorporate chromium-rich foods in your daily diet (see following table). If your diet is inadequate, choose a supplement that provides 200mcg of chromium per dose, and take it three times a day. For most adults, this dose is sufficient to help the metabolism of fats, sugars and proteins, and to break down fats eaten in the diet and maintain healthy blood sugar. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Nutritional supplements should not replace a healthy balanced diet. blood sugar
Chromium-rich foods
Vegetables: broccoli, green beans, mushroom, tomato Fruits: apple, banana, pear Wholegrains Brazil nuts, hazelnuts Egg yolk, poultry, beef
Erika Bass is Technical Support team leader at Fusion® Health. She has over a decade of experience in the natural health industry, and a particular passion for helping women look and feel their best. Reference: 1. Anderson RA. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2013;16(5):404-410.
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