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Is Chromium Picolinate Useful To Reduce Blood Sugar?

Hello doc... i am 52 yrs old female, ht 5.4 ft. wt. 77 kgs. I am a diabetic since last 5 yrs and my blood sugar is 400+. I am taking tablets + Insulin (insulin since last 2 months). I was advised by a friend that Chromium Picolinate brings down the blood sugar. I read that chromium has some side effects. can u please advise me how to go about starting chromium picoliate. Thanks & Regards, Avi
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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hello dear Avi,
chromium has been used along with other compounds,to reduce blood sugar levels. but, the trials done so far have shown mixed results.though ,it may be consumed at doses available in the market without any serious side -effects,but don't expect it to lower your blood sugar as such.
hope this helps.
Dr Anirban Biswas (MD)
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Is Chromium Picolinate Useful To Reduce Blood Sugar?

hello dear Avi, chromium has been used along with other compounds,to reduce blood sugar levels. but, the trials done so far have shown mixed results.though ,it may be consumed at doses available in the market without any serious side -effects,but don t expect it to lower your blood sugar as such. hope this helps. Dr Anirban Biswas (MD)