Preventive Intake: 200 mcg

Benefits:

• Helps the body use insulin more effectively.
• Balances blood sugar and energy levels.
• Enhances the body's ability to transport sugar.
• Stimulates growth of muscle tissue.
• Decreases body fat levels and triglycerides.
• Decreases total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, while increasing HDL (good cholesterol) levels.
• Promotes bone health.
• Aids in preventing obesity and hypertension.
• Used in treatment of strokes, Chron's disease, colitis, gastritis, MS, migraines and acne.
• Keeps arteries clear, promotes better circulation and has shown to help prevent heart disease.
• In studies, animals that take chromium live approximately 37% longer.
• May completely prevent adult onset diabetes.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Poor glucose tolerance and low blood sugar.

Food Sources: Brewer's yeast, barley, broccoli, ham, grape juice, red and white meats, seafood, eggs and fresh fruit.