GTF Chromium 200mcg 100tab - Now Foods

GTF Chromium 200mcg 100tab - Now

Activates blood glucose mobilization

Now 's GFT Chromium contains chromium, an essential trace element that improves insulin action and influences the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Chromium contributes to maintaining normal blood glucose levels. It has been used as a weight loss aid, as it helps reduce cravings for sweets, resulting in a decrease in carbohydrate consumption.

GTF Chromium or chromium polynicotinate is a form of chromium, consisting of chromium bound with niacin (nicotinic acid or vitamin B3), creating a safe compound that functions as a glucose tolerance factor (GTF). Vitamin B3, combined with chromium, increases its absorption. Simultaneously, chromium polynicotinate helps meet the need for niacin. This form of chromium is better absorbed and more bioavailable than other forms of chromium.

Chromium and Insulin
Chromium polynicotinate enhances insulin activity and can also influence the metabolism of fats and proteins, facilitating the breakdown of these nutrients for use as energy by the body. Chromium also facilitates the transport of amino acids to the muscles, aiding in muscle growth and repair.

Chromium and Cholesterol
Chromium polynicotinate may affect cholesterol metabolism, which may be beneficial for individuals with high total cholesterol. In a study published in the "Western Journal of Medicine," researchers found that taking 200 mcg of chromium daily for 42 days effectively reduced total cholesterol while slightly increasing high-density lipoprotein, or good, cholesterol.

Chromium and Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a condition that primarily affects diabetics and is defined as abnormally low blood sugar levels, which can lead to fatigue, muscle weakness, dizziness, confusion, and, in severe cases, heart palpitations, coma, and death. Chromium helps regulate blood sugar levels in diabetics, ensuring that normal, balanced amounts of glucose are present in the bloodstream to maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Sports performance
Chromium polynicotinate has been used to enhance athletic performance by improving insulin sensitivity and carbohydrate metabolism during exercise. Chromium supplementation may also improve body composition in athletes by increasing lean body mass and decreasing body fat. A study published in the "International Journal of Biosocial and Medical Research" found that chromium supplementation, when combined with a 40-day moderate-intensity exercise program, increased lean mass and decreased body fat. The researchers suggest that chromium supplementation improved body composition by decreasing body fat and increasing muscle mass.

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