By,
"Apoorva K. Saptarshi"
As we all know, diabetes, heart
diseases, deranged lipid profiles are getting just too common and every second
home have at least one person having any one from the above diseases.
Let’s get more acquainted with this “WONDER
MINERAL”..!!
Chromium is a trace metal or a
micro nutrient meaning we don't need a lot to meet our AI (Adequate Intake) and
any inadequate intake of chromium can be resolved with a healthy eating plan.
Walter Mertz a physician and
research scientist in the U.S. discovered that chromium played a key role in
carbohydrate metabolism, possibly by participating in formation of a special
compound which he named "glucose
tolerance factor," or GTF.
GTF
is the Factor which
helps the cells to accept the glucose and release energy. Chromium is one of
the elements which along with the GTF help in carrying out this action.
After a meal, blood glucose levels
begin to rise, and, in response, the pancreas secretes insulin. Insulin lowers
blood glucose levels by increasing the rate in which glucose enters the cells. To
accomplish this, insulin must be able to attach to receptors on the surface of
cells.
GTF is believed to initiate the
attachment of insulin to the insulin receptors.
Chromium may also participate in
cholesterol metabolism, suggesting a role for this mineral in maintaining
normal blood cholesterol levels. It also contributes in building up DNA. It
increases immunity, regulates food
cravings, and the body’s use of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chromium
is very useful in preventing memory loss and hold further worsening due to
Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, it helps in preventing Acne, Obesity and Psoriasis too.
The best source of chromium is true brewer’s yeast. Chromium is also found
in grains and cereals, though much
of it is lost when these foods are refined. Vitamin C helps in better
absorption of Chromium.
Most of the
multivitamin chromium supplements contain small amounts of chromium. Many
varieties of chromium supplements are also available on the market.
A daily intake of 200 mcg is recommended. It is relatively easy to get safe and adequate amounts of chromium by eating a variety of foods like broccoli, grape juice, whole grains, potatoes, and orange juice.
So, What are you waiting for…..??
Just grab a glass of Orange juice and Explore the goodness of CHROMIUM..!!
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