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    Glossary Chromium

    trace mineral enhancing insulin's action in metabolism

    Chromium is a trace mineral that plays a role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins by enhancing the action of insulin, a hormone critical for regulating blood sugar levels. While it is essential in small amounts for human health, excessive intake can be toxic.

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    1. Chromium

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    1. Hair chromium concentration: effects of sample washing and external environment American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 1972 · 64 citations
    2. Changes in hair chromium concentrations with increasing distances from hair roots American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 1972 · 25 citations
    3. Chromium supplementation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Systematic review and meta-analysis Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research · 2017 · 21 citations
    4. Chromium supplementation does not improve weight loss or metabolic and hormonal variables in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review Nutrition Research · 2018 · 11 citations
    5. The Possibilities of Using Chromium Salts as an Agent Supporting Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Biological Trace Element Research · 2019 · 4 citations
    6. Exogenous testosterone, finasteride and castration effects on testosterone, insulin, zinc and chromium in adult male rats. PubMed · 2013 · 4 citations
    7. Hair Zinc and Chromium Levels Were Associated with a Reduced Likelihood of Age Related Cognitive Decline in Centenarians and Oldest-Old Adults ˜The œJournal of nutrition, health & aging · 2023 · 1 citations
    8. Concentrations of Chromium, Selenium, and Copper in the hair of visceral-obese adults are associated with insulin resistance Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences · 2014
    9. The relationship between zinc,chromium,magnesium in hair and MS diseases 2008
    10. Chromium,Manganese,Iron and Copper Levels in Hair of Non-immune-dependent Diabetics Trace Elements Science · 2004
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