This essential mineral is responsible for maintaining proper blood sugar levels and improving insulin utilization. Trials have shown a major improvement in diabetic pets (with the protocol utilizing Azmira's foundation supplements (see The Holistic Animal Care LifeStyle™) and Panc'reas & Gluco Balance) with over 75% of these test subjects' veterinarians ending the animal's daily insulin therapy after six months with no return, during three years of research, to the previous condition in 92% of these subjects. Increases cardiovascular health and aids in the utilization of protein, carbohydrates and fats. A deficiency in Chromium can lead to anxiety and behavioral problems.

Glucose Tolerance Factor: GTF Chromium

Chromium is an essential trace mineral that helps the body maintain normal blood sugar levels. Chromium is clearly essential in human nutrition, but the exact form of chromium that is used by the body is uncertain. Our diets seem to be marginally low in this element, and it is possible that supplements may help some diabetics.

The best-studied feature of chromium is its effect on glucose metabolism. The body needs the hormone insulin to get glucose from the blood into tissues where it can be used to generate energy, and it is believed that chromium increased that sensitivity of tissues to the action of insulin. In a chromium-deficient state, increasing amounts of insulin are needed to maintain glucose; it only works together with insulin to drive sugar from blood to tissue.

There is no RDA for chromium. As estimated range considered “safe and adequate” for adults is 50-200 mg. The more carbohydrates you eat, the more chromium you need, but precise amounts are not known.