Likely effective
- To address chromium deficiency in the body
Possibly effective
- For type 2 diabetes mellitus, which can lower fasting blood sugar
- For insulin resistance which can help insulin work better
Insufficient evidence
- For obesity where chromium is found to make people lose weight
- For decrease of cardiovascular events due to claims of reduced LDL levels
References:
- Cefalu W, Lindermann M, Lukaski H, Anderson R, Stoecker B. Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Chromium. 5 August 2005. 22 September 2009
- WebMD. CHROMIUM: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings. 22 September 2009
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