Chromium

What is chromium?

Chromium is a trace element that is essential to the body and is known to play an important role in the regulation of blood sugar levels, although the mechanisms of its action have not yet been fully understood.

What is its function and what are its benefits?

The main role of chromium is to help regulate blood sugar and insulin levels.

It also plays a role in lipid metabolism and facilitates a number of enzymatic reactions in the body.

Where to find it?

Chromium is found mainly in calf's liver, brewer's yeast, whole grains, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli...), potatoes, some green leafy vegetables, etc.

Deficiency and excess

Chromium deficiency is very rare in developed countries. However, certain categories of the population may have increased needs, such as athletes, the elderly, diabetics, pregnant women, people under chronic stress, as well as people who consume a lot of refined or sweetened products.