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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Nutrition 101: Chromium

Common names

* Chromium

Recommended Intake

* Males 19-50 yrs: 35 ug/day
* Males 51+ yrs: 30 ug/day
* Females 19-50 yrs: 25 ug/day
* Females 51+ yrs: 20 ug/day

What's Chromium for?

* Maintains normal blood sugar levels by increasing the effectiveness of insulin as part of Glucose Tolerance Factor

Best Food Sources

* Meat (especially liver), peas, beans, cheese, whole grains, brewer's yeast, red wine



posted by...nagarjuna..july 24th..

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