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Among its many health uses, Chromium Picolinate is a very important nutritional supplement. While there are many different kinds, Chromium Picolinate is the red salt of picolinic acid.
Small amounts of this supplement are needed in order to maintain general health and as such deficiencies can be treated by taking Chromium Picolinate. Read on to find out more and let thefitmap.com dispel some of the myths surrounding this nutritional aid.
Chromium Picolinate or Chrome III has traditionally been used as a nutritional supplement for athletes and others looking to lose weight, gain muscle mass, and lower cholesterol levels. Studies however have failed to show effective change in either of these areas resulting from ingesting this highly absorbable drug.
Others have claimed that this drug aids in reducing insulin resistance and that it can reduce the blood sugar levels of those with type 2 diabetes; however once again, little or no evidence has been found of a relationship between this drug and glucose levels in both diabetics and non-diabetics.
It has been postured however that potential side effects of high levels of this drug include damage to or mutation of DNA potentially leading to the development of cancer. Studies conducted at the University of Alabama have determined that this drug tends to enter human cells and remains there for extended periods of time. It is also said to react with vitamin C and antioxidants which alters the properties of Chrome III thus leading to cell mutation. It is believed that fat cells within the body can react with Chrome III, producing the highly toxic Chrome VI which can lead to cell mutation and other devastating health impacts; yet this too has been subject to debate.
With such preliminary long term studies of the side effects and potential negative health impacts of this drug, it is advisable to educate yourself before deciding to take this drug as a nutritional supplement. Contact your doctor and thefitmap.com for more information!
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