Natural Factors Chromium GTF Chelate 500 mcg

FeaturesChromium is involved in glucose metabolism and is the major mineral needed for insulin production. Chromium is beneficial for both high and low blood sugar problems. "Chromium works with insulin to drive sugar from your blood into the tissues of your body for use or storage. This mineral is so important in sugar tolerance that severe deficiencies of it cause a diabetes-like illness to develop" Eades, Mary Dan, The Doctor's Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals, 1994, The Philip Lief Group, Inc. Chromium GTF (glucose tolerance factor) is a very easily absorbed form of chromium, naturally derived from yeast in the safe trivalent form. GTF chromium is naturally bound to glycine, glutamic acid, cysteine and niacin. In contrast, industrial chromium is in a hexavalent form and is toxic. BenefitsBalances blood glucose levels Helps to curb sugar cravings May aid in the maintenance of healthy weight IngredientsEach tablet contains: Chromium (HVP chelate)............................................... 500 mcg HVP: hydrolyzed vegetable protein (rice) Dosage1 tablet daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Keep out of the reach of children. ContraindicationsCalcium carbonate and antacids may reduce chromium absorption. Chromium supplementation may increase the effectiveness of insulin and drugs that lower blood sugar levels in the treatment of diabetes. Consult a health care practitioner to discuss proper monitoring of blood sugar levels before taking a chromium supplement. Additional InformationChildren: Suitable for children at one-half the adult dosage. Pregnancy and Nursing: Considered safe during pregnancy and lactation. Seniors: No special precautions are known.