All About Chromium

Chromium is a mineral whose name derives from the Greek word chroma, meaning colored, referring to the red compounds the mineral is found in.

The intense red color that defines rubies is, in fact, due to their chromium content.

While the dangers of hexavalent chromium became widely known with the film Erin Brockovich, the version found in food (trivalent chromium) is safe and healthy.

Trace amounts of chromium are helpful in maintaining normal blood sugar levels in diabetics and people who have hypoglycemia.

Chromium Prolongs Life

Chromium’s effect on glucose might be a reason for its ability to extend life.¹

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