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Chromium deficiencies translate into cardiovascular problems for diabetics.

A research study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston has shown that lower levels of chromium in the body are associated with increased cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes. Chromium appears to improve insulin sensitivity in body cells.

Poor insulin sensitivity is a major characteristic of pre-diabetic and diabetic conditions. The inability of cells to respond to rises in glucose levels in the tissues leads to many of the symptoms of diabetes, including low energy, tissue damage, and premature aging.

All of the body’s chromium supply comes from food or from supplements. Statistically speaking, the best food sources of chromium are brewer's yeast, leafy green vegetables and organ meats. But the chromium levels in these foods can vary significantly depending upon growing conditions, etc. Since chromium levels in such foods are almost never tested and are therefore completely unknown to the user, supplements such as chromium picolinate are a much more reliable source, both for diabetics and for people who are concerned about becoming diabetic.

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Harvard Study Links Low Chromium Levels to Heart Disease in Men With Diabetes

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Lower toenail chromium in men with diabetes and cardiovascular disease compared with healthy men.

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