Chromium

AYung · 10-09-2005, 07:29 AM

I have recently purchased some Chromium Chelate for my cutting phase coming up. I am just wondering if it is any good. I heard that Chromium Picolinate is the ideal one for use during cutting, but I couldn't find any so I just bought the Chelate one.

Also, should I just take it once a day or more?(200mcg per tablet)

**skelooth** · 10-09-2005, 02:48 PM

yeah, take one tab in the morning. I have a bunch of it cos it was on sale... I found out after that it's been linked to cancer and that there is no proof that it has an effect on body recomposition.

Basicallly take it and hope for the best

**skelooth** · 10-09-2005, 03:57 PM

http://ironmass.com/forums/showthrea...light=chromium

here's a topic I made on the supplement board some time ago.

**A.FreeRadical** · 10-09-2005, 04:48 PM

Chromium is not made in the body. It is obtained through dietary nutrion or supplementation. Like most vitamins and minerals, the results from a change in diet or supplementation are dependent upon whether the body has a deficiency in that particular nutrient.

The following is from MedlinePlus

Medical Encyclopedia: Chromium in diet
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/002418.htm

Alternative names

Diet - chromium
Definition

Chromium is an essential mineral that is not made by the body and must be obtained from the diet.

Function

Chromium is important in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Chromium stimulates fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis, which are important for brain function and other body processes. It is an activator of several enzymes, which are needed to drive numerous chemical reactions necessary to life. Chromium is also important in insulin metabolism.

Food Sources

The best source of chromium is brewer's yeast, but many people do not use brewer's yeast because it causes abdominal distention (a bloated feeling) and nausea.

Other good sources of chromium include the following:

Beef
Liver
Eggs
Chicken
Oysters
Wheat germ
Green peppers
Apples
Bananas
Spinach
Black pepper, butter, and molasses are also good sources of chromium, but they are normally consumed only in small amounts.

Side Effects

Chromium deficiency may be seen as impaired glucose tolerance. It is seen in older people with type 2 diabetes and in infants with protein-calorie malnutrition. Supplementation of chromium helps with management of these conditions, but it is not a substitute for other treatment.

Because of the low absorption and high excretion rates of chromium, toxicity is not common.

Recommendations

There has been great interest in chromium's potential to help people lose weight and increase their lean body mass, however, multiple studies have not shown any of these effects.

There are no USDA recommended dietary allowances for chromium. According to the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, the safe and adequate daily intakes of chromium are as follows:

Infants
0 to 6 months: 0.2 mcg
7 to 12 months: 5.5 mcg
Children
1 to 3 years: 11 mcg
4 to 8 years: 15 mcg
9 to 13 years: 21 to 25 mcg
Adolescents
males 14 to 18 years: 35 mcg
females 14 to 18 years: 24 mcg
Adult males
19 to 50 years: 35 mcg
older than 50: 30 mcg
Adult females
19 to 50 years: 25 mcg
older than 50: 20 mcg
pregnant: 29 to 30 mcg
lactating: 44 to 45 mcg
Note: mcg = micrograms

Update Date: 10/27/2004

Updated by: Kevin Pho, M.D., Attending, Internal Medicine, Boston VA Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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AYung · 10-10-2005, 12:08 AM

So would it matter what type I take? Just today I bought another Chromium, this time it is GTF(Glucose Tolerance Factor). It also cost 7 bucks more, any idea why?

So right now I have:
60 caplets Chromium HVP(Hydrolyzed vegetable protein) Chelate
60 caplets Chromium GVT

AYung · 10-10-2005, 02:05 AM

**A.FreeRadical** · 10-10-2005, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AYung

*GTF

GTF, apparently it's for type II diabetes. So if you don't have diabetes and live in Edmonton, you are ****ed. (Just kidding.

) Sorry, I don't think you have a problem with chromium. You might stop buying it.

*

10-09-2005, 07:29 AM	#1
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,301 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 42	Chromium I have recently purchased some Chromium Chelate for my cutting phase coming up. I am just wondering if it is any good. I heard that Chromium Picolinate is the ideal one for use during cutting, but I couldn't find any so I just bought the Chelate one. Also, should I just take it once a day or more?(200mcg per tablet) __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

10-09-2005, 02:48 PM	#2
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	yeah, take one tab in the morning. I have a bunch of it cos it was on sale... I found out after that it's been linked to cancer and that there is no proof that it has an effect on body recomposition. Basicallly take it and hope for the best __________________ R I P

10-09-2005, 03:57 PM	#3
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	http://ironmass.com/forums/showthrea...light=chromium here's a topic I made on the supplement board some time ago. __________________ R I P

10-09-2005, 04:48 PM	#4
A.FreeRadical the Epicurean Bodybuilder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 58	Chromium is not made in the body. It is obtained through dietary nutrion or supplementation. Like most vitamins and minerals, the results from a change in diet or supplementation are dependent upon whether the body has a deficiency in that particular nutrient. The following is from MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Chromium in diet URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/002418.htm Alternative names Diet - chromium Definition Chromium is an essential mineral that is not made by the body and must be obtained from the diet. Function Chromium is important in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Chromium stimulates fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis, which are important for brain function and other body processes. It is an activator of several enzymes, which are needed to drive numerous chemical reactions necessary to life. Chromium is also important in insulin metabolism. Food Sources The best source of chromium is brewer's yeast, but many people do not use brewer's yeast because it causes abdominal distention (a bloated feeling) and nausea. Other good sources of chromium include the following: Beef Liver Eggs Chicken Oysters Wheat germ Green peppers Apples Bananas Spinach Black pepper, butter, and molasses are also good sources of chromium, but they are normally consumed only in small amounts. Side Effects Chromium deficiency may be seen as impaired glucose tolerance. It is seen in older people with type 2 diabetes and in infants with protein-calorie malnutrition. Supplementation of chromium helps with management of these conditions, but it is not a substitute for other treatment. Because of the low absorption and high excretion rates of chromium, toxicity is not common. Recommendations There has been great interest in chromium's potential to help people lose weight and increase their lean body mass, however, multiple studies have not shown any of these effects. There are no USDA recommended dietary allowances for chromium. According to the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, the safe and adequate daily intakes of chromium are as follows: Infants 0 to 6 months: 0.2 mcg 7 to 12 months: 5.5 mcg Children 1 to 3 years: 11 mcg 4 to 8 years: 15 mcg 9 to 13 years: 21 to 25 mcg Adolescents males 14 to 18 years: 35 mcg females 14 to 18 years: 24 mcg Adult males 19 to 50 years: 35 mcg older than 50: 30 mcg Adult females 19 to 50 years: 25 mcg older than 50: 20 mcg pregnant: 29 to 30 mcg lactating: 44 to 45 mcg Note: mcg = micrograms Update Date: 10/27/2004 Updated by: Kevin Pho, M.D., Attending, Internal Medicine, Boston VA Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. * __________________ "Is it going to be the red pill or the blue pill, Neo? The red pill will answer the question 'What is the Matrix?' Choose carefully. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more." Ron Paul for President, 2008 A.FreeRadical ...the Epicurean bodybuilder Height: 5'9", Age: 62, My last high on 2/1/2006 was 196 lbs. My last low on 8/08/2006 was 167.5 lbs. Cutting until I am lean Starting weight: 190 lbs. bodyfat: 19.7% November 27th: 183 lbs. bodyfat: 18.3% bodyfat Goal Weight: 176 lbs with no more than 10% bodyfat My recipe collection

10-10-2005, 12:08 AM	#5
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,301 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 42	So would it matter what type I take? Just today I bought another Chromium, this time it is GTF(Glucose Tolerance Factor). It also cost 7 bucks more, any idea why? So right now I have: 60 caplets Chromium HVP(Hydrolyzed vegetable protein) Chelate 60 caplets Chromium GVT __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

10-10-2005, 02:05 AM	#6
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,301 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 42	GTF __________________ Clean Bulking Journal* http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

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