Chromium from (picolinate) (polynicotinate)

Contains both Chromium Picolinate and Polynicotinate

200 mcg, 365 capsules, Code 169

$33.95

Chromium Picolinic acid is produced in the human body, apparently for the purpose of improving the cellular uptake of trace metal ions. Scientists have demonstrated that several minerals in picolinate form are many times better assimilated than most other forms of the same minerals.

Chromium polynicotinate is an equally well assimilated form which may have more benefits for certain conditions than does the picolinate form. A recent study on antidepressant pharmacotherapy for dysthymic disorder (depression) in 5 patients showed that chromium polynicotinate supplementation led to remission of dysthymic symptoms and concluded that “Preliminary observations suggest that chromium may potentiate antidepressant pharmacotherapy for dysthymic disorder”. Another study on chromium polynicotinate in rats prevented the sucrose-induced elevation of systolic blood pressure and decreased measures of lipid peroxidation.

Both forms of chromium reduce high serum glucose levels which can contribute to aging via a destructive process known as glycosylation (also called nonenzymatic glycation), in which glucose molecules bind to proteins and interfere with their function. People with diabetes have a highly increased rate of protein glycosylation and this plays a major part in their increased risk of atherosclerosis and many other diseases. For many with diabetes, chromium enhances the ability of insulin to lower serum glucose levels.

A double blind, crossover study showed an average of 7% cholesterol reduction in subjects taking chromium picolinate. Chromium can also produce anabolic effects similar to steroids, but without any of the side effects. It not only increases strength and muscle mass, but was also shown to decrease body fat by 22% in one study.

Also See Chromium Picolinate

Dosage and use

• 1-2 capsules daily is suggested.
  
• This product is most effectively utilized when taken with meals.
  

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