BEST FOOD SOURCES
Barley, Black Pepper, Broccoli, brewer’s Yeast, Calves’ Livers, Chicken, Corn and Corn Oil, Clams, Green Beans, Grains, Lettuce, Legumes, Nuts, Sweet Potatoes, Oats, Free Range Eggs. Wheat Germ, Tomatoes. .
EFFECTS ON BODY.
Works with insulin in the metabolization of sugar. Helps bring Proteins to where needed. Aids growth. Helps prevent and lower high blood pressure. Is a deterrent for diabetes as it helps blood sugar control.
DAILY REQUIREMENTS.
No official guidance but 50-200 micrograms mcg. is thought to be sufficient although, as one grows older less Chromium is stored in body. Babies to 8 year olds – 0.2 micrograms mcg. 9 to 18 year ages – 21 to 35 micrograms mcg. adults – 35 to 50 micrograms mcg.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS.
Refining reduces amount of Chromium in some foods by 50%.
CHEMICAL SYMBOL – CR.