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Abstract
Chromium functions in maintaining normal glucose tolerance primarily by regulating insulin action. In the presence of optimal amounts of biologically active chromium, much lower amounts of insulin are required. Glucose intolerance, related to insufficient dietary chromium, appears to be widespread. Improved chromium nutrition leads to improved sugar metabolism in hypoglycemics, hyperglycemics, and diabetics.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1375056 DOI: 10.1007/bf02784583
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biol Trace Elem Res ISSN: 0163-4984 Impact factor: 3.738