Chromium is one of the few trace minerals for which a specific cellular mechanism of action
has not been identified. Recent in vitro studies suggest that chromium supplementation may …

Human studies suggest that chromium picolinate (CrPic) decreases insulin levels and
improves glucose disposal in obese and type 2 diabetic populations. To evaluate whether …

Chromium supplements are widely used as an alternative remedy for type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM). In vitro study findings show that chromium picolinate (CrPic) may improve …

Aim: Chromium is an essential nutrient required for glucose and lipid metabolism.
Laboratory and clinical evidences indicate that chromium supplementation may improve …

The effects of chromium (Cr) supplementation on insulin secretion and glucose clearance
(KG) during intravenous glucose tolerance tests (IVGTTS) were assessed in rats with …

The effects of chromium (Cr) supplementation on diet-induced insulin resistance produced
by feeding a high-fat, low-Cr diet were studied in rats to ascertain the role of Cr in insulin …

Although chromium is an essential element for carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, its effects
in diabetic patients are still debated. We have studied the effect of 6 week treatment with …

Cr (III) supplementation cannot currently be recommended in humans or farm animals.
Further studies are required to probe the mechanism of Cr (III) action in increasing insulin …

This study assessed the effect of chromium (Cr) supplementation on insulin sensitivity and
body composition in subjects at high risk for Type 2 diabetes because of family history and …

Although recent studies have shown that chromium (as the trivalent ion) is not an essential
trace element, it has been demonstrated to generate beneficial effects at pharmacologically …