Chromium is a trace mineral that is essential to health! 

Chromium supports the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates and the action of insulin. It’s most popular for its role in supporting blood sugar. 

The best food source of chromium is brewer’s yeast, but here are some other good sources:

🥚 Eggs

🍗 Chicken

🥩 Beef

🥦 Broccoli

🍞 Wheat Germ

Most adults consume the recommended amount of chromium from foods (20-35 mcg/d), but people with insulin resistance or blood sugar issues may have a higher need. 

💊 When used as a supplement, chromium is commonly taken in amounts of 200 mcg three times a day. 

While chromium supplements might be helpful for supporting blood sugar levels or weight loss, chromium can interact with medications. It’s always best to talk with a health professional first. 

We pride ourselves on a deep understanding of nutrition and supplements. It’s one of the things we are best at as functional medicine practitioners! Rather than loading up on every supplement you hear about, we encourage you to become a patient so that we can create a plan that prioritizes only the most important ones. 

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