Element #24 on the Periodic Table, Chromium (Cr) is a steel-gray, lustrous metal in its pure elemental form. Mineralife professional grade liquid Ionic Chromium concentrate is a dietary supplement containing elemental Chromium. Mineralife “energy enhanced” minerals are meticulously prepared from a 99.99% pure elemental source developed to efficiently deliver the smallest units of mineral that exist – Ions. They are Angstrom sized, water soluble and completely absorbable with far greater absorption than pills or capsules, which must first dissolve in the stomach and digestive system. The purer the water the more efficiently minerals are activated into their electrically charged ionic state. Mineralife uses patent pending QFE ™ water, a multi-step purified energy enhanced water.
Benefits
• Chromium is involved in the metabolism of glucose (sometimes also called glucose tolerance factor or GTF) and is needed for energy.
• It is also vital in the synthesis of cholesterol, fats, and protein.
• This essential mineral maintains stable blood sugar levels through proper insulin utilization, and can be helpful both for people with diabetes and those with hypoglycemia.
• Studies have shown that low plasma chromium levels can be an indication of coronary artery disease.
• The average American diet is chromium deficient. Researchers estimate that two out of every three Americans are hypoglycemic, pre-hypoglycemic, or diabetic.
• The ability to maintain normal blood sugar levels is jeopardized by the lack of chromium in our soil and water supply and by a diet high in refined white sugar, flour, and junk foods.
• Chromium deficiency is a major factor in the development of heart disease (heart attacks, hardening of the arteries).
• Chromium is stored principally in the kidneys, spleen and testes, with trace amounts found in the heart, lungs, pancreas and brain.
• The body cannot easily absorb chromium, it is therefore important to supplement with the correct form of chromium.
• Chromium may help the body lose weight by stimulating enzymes that metabolize glucose for energy.
• It plays an important role in the liver synthesis of fatty acids (burns fat).
• When the body is deficient in chromium, twice the amount of time is needed for insulin to remove glucose from the blood.
• Chromium enhances insulin performance and glucose utilization and helps carry proteins.
• Chromium works best if taken before meals.
• Refined sugar causes the body to deplete chromium more rapidly.
• Strenuous exercise can also deplete chromium levels.
• The elderly are unable to store as much chromium in the body as are younger people.
Some possible symptoms of a chromium deficiency:
Anxiety, Hyperinsulinism, Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D), Hypoglycemia, Aortic cholesterol plaque, Hyperactivity, Arteriosclerosis, Impaired growth Bi-polar disease, Infertility, decreased sperm count, Coronary blood vessel disease, Obesity, Depression, Pre-diabetes, Diabetes, Peripheral neuropathy, High blood cholesterol
Natural sources:
Corn oil, cloves, whole grain cereals, meat, and brewer’s yeast.
SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Serving size: 4 Droppers or approx 3/4 Teaspoon daily in water or juice as maintenance.
Amount per serving. % Daily Value
Chromium (Chloride) 600mcg 500%
Other Ingredients: Enhanced Double Reverse Osmosis Water (QFE ™ Water)
Note
Chromium benefits and/or deficiency symptoms are generic for the mineral. No product claims are being made or implied.
The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Research is ongoing.