Tag: biochemistry
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Chromium: Essential Nutrient or Myth? A Biochemist’s Perspective
Introduction: chromium in the annual health debate Chromium is familiar to many as a gleaming metal used in stainless steel and hardware. In biochemistry circles, however, its status as an essential trace element for human health has been hotly debated for decades. In its trivalent form, chromium is sold as a dietary supplement and included…
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Chromium and Health: Is It an Essential Nutrient or Just a Belief?
Chromium in nutrition: essential or not? Chromium is a bright, ordinary metal known for its use in fittings and appliances. In nutrition, it appears in the form of trivalent chromium (Cr3+) and is sold as a dietary supplement. Companies claim it can boost athletic performance and help regulate blood sugar, but eight decades of research…