Now Tri-Chromium 500mcg - 90 V-Caps

Now uses three forms of Chromium in its new Tri-Chromium Formula!

Chromium is a mineral nutrient that serves as a cofactor for insulin, making it essential for insulin to function properly in its role as a chemical signal. Insulin is the signal that allows glucose and amino acids from the bloodstream to enter the cell. Insulin is also one of the chemical signals that tells the body when to produce muscle tissue and when to store fat. Therefore, both insulin and Chromium are critical for the maintenance of serum glucose levels within healthy ranges.

Chromium Chelavite and ChromeMate are patented compounds known as chelates that are more easily absorbed than traditional mineral salt compounds. ChromeMate chromium is bonded to a niacin complex. Niacin-bound chromium complexes significantly increase the bioavailability and biological activity of chromium. Some studies have shown that niacin-complexed chromium is absorbed and retained 300% greater than chromium picolinate. Chromium Chelavite is another highly bioavailable form of Chromium that is bound to the amino acid glycine, which is safe, even at very high doses.

True Cinnamon is one form of the common spice (Cinnaminum verum bark). Experiments conducted by the USDA have shown that it supports healthy serum glucose levels through its ability to mimic insulin. It is therefore an ideal complement to Chromium, acting as a its synergist. In addition, Cinnamon has some antioxidant benefits, whereas insulin is oxygen-reactive.

Chromium & Blood Sugar
Chromium is sometimes referred to as glucose tolerance factor (GTF) because of the vital role it plays in the metabolism of sugar for energy. It maintains stable blood sugar levels by regulating the workings of the hormone insulin. Insulin is released from the pancreas, in response to sugar intake. It allows the intake of glucose by the cells as a fuel source. Without insulin sugar stays in the blood, and cells become starved for energy. The standard North American diet is high in sugar and refined products, as well as being deficient in blood sugar stabilizing substances like fibre. Eventually the pancreas becomes worn out and does not produce as much insulin or the body's cells become intolerant after years of high insulin levels. Only one in ten individuals has a diet that includes a sufficient amount of chromium. These are important reasons why the prevalence of type II diabetes is increasing and the need for chromium supplementation is growing. Hypoglycemic individuals suffer from the opposite problem as diabetics; their blood sugar is too low. Chromium supplementation also helps these individuals regulate their blood sugar.

Are We Mineral Deficient?
In general most individuals are deficient in trace minerals for two reasons. The first is that our food supply is deficient in minerals. Our farms' soils are depleted after years of farming without allowing fields to lay fallow and replenish themselves. The second is that many people consume filtered water. In order to remove contaminants, some of these processes also must remove the trace minerals. Distilled and reverse osmosis water are two examples of water that have had all of their minerals removed.

Even those who are seemingly without any signs or symptoms of mineral deficiency will most likely benefit from replenishing their minerals. Health practitioners recommend trace mineral therapy to those individuals who drink reverse osmosis or distilled water, those with hair and nail problems, those with cardiovascular diseases, like hypertension and those with neurological or emotional problems.

You Can Increase Your Mineral Intake By:
-Steaming your vegetables
-Buying Organic Foods
-Adding Liquid Minerals the your drinking water.
-Eating more raw foods
-Eating a balanced diet
-Consuming a greens drink
-Eating more sea vegetables