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How does chromium help when you're trying to lose weight? I've seen lots of diet pills with Chromium in it, and I was just wondering what role it has in weight loss. Does it subdue your appetite? Boost metabolism?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromium#Biological_role
I believe that is what you are talking about. :)
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Biological role
Trivalent chromium (Cr(III), or Cr3+) is required in trace amounts for sugar metabolism in humans, and its deficiency can cause chromium deficiency. In contrast, hexavalent chromium is fairly toxic.
Trivalent chromium (Cr(III), or Cr3+) is required in trace amounts for sugar metabolism in humans, and its deficiency can cause chromium deficiency. In contrast, hexavalent chromium is fairly toxic.
I believe that is what you are talking about. :)
Ah...I see... 
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Chromium (Cr) is an essential trace mineral nutrient required for normal sugar and fat metabolism. Chromium functions primarily by potentiating the action of insulin. Chromium occurs primarily in the trivalent and hexavalent forms; the form in higher organisms is trivalent. This mineral occurs throughout the body with highest concentrations in the liver, kidney, spleen and bone.
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It was not until 1959 that scientists realized that feeding chromium salts to rats corrected abnormal sugar metabolism.
I suppose this question has been answered, so I will close it to avoid repetition of the same answer. Toxical, look at the link from Wikipedia for more information or click on one of the following links:
http://www.drlera.com/MINERALS/chromium.htm
http://www.innvista.com/health/nutrition/m...ls/chromium.htm
http://www.eniva.com/products/mfl_chromium.html
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