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Learn about the pros and cons surrounding the studies that suggest the effects of chromium - and chromium picolinate - on weight loss, blood sugar levels and other possible benefits, along with possible dangers and recommended intake...

Chromium, Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center - The role chromium plays in disease prevention with a discussion on Type 2 and gestational diabestes, together with information on chromium deficiency, food sources, recommended intake, drug and nutrient interactions and more.

Chromium - Arguments against the claims that chromium will help you lose weight, build muscle, or lower cholesterol, along with a jaded eye on most other recent studies pointing to its effects on blood sugar and diabetes, from the UC Berkley Wellness Guide.

Supplements A-Z: Chromium - Comprehensive description along with associated claims and theories, scientific research, safety issues and possible adverse effects, dosage recommendations, with related references.

Chromium - A complete description plus information on its benefits, how it works, indications and usage, drug interactions, dosage by life stage, dangers of overdose, and bibliography from PDRhealth.

Chromium Copper DRI/RDA - A discussion on chromium's interaction with copper and other minerals, along with addressing benefits, and claims made for chromium picolinate in reducing body fat.

The Merck Manual, Mineral Deficiency and Toxicity: Chromium - The trace mineral's effect in animal studies, the estimated requirement in humans, with more on the effects of both deficiency and overdose.

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