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Chromium Polynicotinate
200 mcg , 365 capsules
Item Catalog Number: 00169 |
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Chromium, the metallic element once believed to be toxic, is now generally recognized to play an important role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels in those within normal levels when used as part of your diet.98-100* Age-related decreases in chromium levels in 51,665 hair, sweat, and serum samples from 40,872 patients indicate the possible benefits of chromium intake for healthy blood sugar levels.101
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that has been shown to promote cardiovascular health.109-113* Along with regular exercise, 400-600 mcg of chromium polynicotinate has been shown to support healthy weight control in women.114,115* Supplement to be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise program. Results may vary.
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| References |
| Supplement Facts |
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Serving Size 1 capsule |
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Servings Per Container 365 |
| Amount Per Serving |
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Niacin (as flush-free inositol hexanicotinate) |
30 mg |
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Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) |
200 mcg |
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Inositol (as inositol hexanicotinate) |
7.5 mg |
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Other ingredients: gelatin, rice flour, magnesium stearate. |
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Contains rice and corn. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, or gluten. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives. |
ChromeMate®, a patented, biologically active oxygen-coordinated niacin-bound chromium complex, is a trademark of Interhealth Nutritionals Inc., U.S. Patent Nos. 4,923,855; 4,854,492; 5,194,615. |
| Dosage and Use |
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Take one capsule once or twice daily with meals, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. | |
| Caution |
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People suffering from hepatitis or any type of liver damage may want to avoid niacin. Check with your physician before taking this product.
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Niacin may also irritate the stomach. Niacin is acidic and may require a buffering agent to be coingested if its acidity is unacceptable. |
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When taking niacin, methylating factors such as folic acid, vitamin B12, choline, and TMG should be part of one's supplement program to protect the liver. |
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When used in large doses (greater than 500 mg per day) hepatotoxicity may occur, especially if preparation is sustained release. Monitor liver function tests. | |
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