Guest guest Posted April 15, 1999 Report Share Posted April 15, 1999 Ok, now I have a question about chromium - if it eases the constant hunger - how does that work? I take enzymes to replace those lost with my pancreas - some foods I don't digest well. Can I use this or is it something I should avoid? Whateer, I guess I should ask the doctor about this - but I have so many and there are just as many opinions!! in Port Orange, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 1999 Report Share Posted April 15, 1999 >Ok, now I have a question about chromium - if it eases the constant hunger - >how does that work? I take enzymes to replace those lost with my pancreas - >some foods I don't digest well. Can I use this or is it something I should >avoid? Whateer, I guess I should ask the doctor about this - but I have so >many and there are just as many opinions!! > I think in your case I wouldnl't risk it, . I don't know about the rest of you, but I have found that doctors don't know much about supplements and most of the ones I've ever gone to disocurage the use of them. I have finally found one that encourages them, though!! Anyway, without really researching them on your own, I'd be careful, . I think the reason they lessen my appetite is because chromium helps you to utilize your food correctly, which would mean my body is getting the nutrients and not " craving " stuff like it used to. That's a guess, tho. Don't know that for sure. My last 3-month test for BG control was 5.9, so something is going right!!! Winky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 1999 Report Share Posted April 16, 1999 - Thanks for the chromium info. I know when I heard that it may break down DNA I felt caution about trying it. I also have Hep C so anything I take I have to watch out for possible liver complications. If you find the article on the DNA breakdown be sure and let us know. Rebekah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 1999 Report Share Posted April 16, 1999 What KIND of chromium and HOW MUCH, how often? You absolutely MUST take at least 5,000 mg a day, 3 times a day, at least half an hour before meals or you won't get any benefit whatsoever. Re: Chromium > > >>From: DeeBent@... >> >> - >> >>I have a book on herbs which explains the chemical makeup and action of all >>of the herbs. I don't recall where I put the book, as soon as I find it, I >>will forward you the information on chromium. >> >> in Cincinnati >> >> >> >>------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>Looking for the perfect gift for a friend? >>http://www.ONElist.com >>Tell them about ONElist's 115,000 free e-mail communities! > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Did you know that we add over 1,000 new e-mail communities every day? >http://www.ONElist.com >Explore a new hobby, discover a new friend, laugh at a new joke! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 1999 Report Share Posted April 16, 1999 I've tried chromium several times and see no effect on my bg's. Meenie Re: Chromium >From: DeeBent@... > > - > >I have a book on herbs which explains the chemical makeup and action of all >of the herbs. I don't recall where I put the book, as soon as I find it, I >will forward you the information on chromium. > > in Cincinnati > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Looking for the perfect gift for a friend? >http://www.ONElist.com >Tell them about ONElist's 115,000 free e-mail communities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 i have to question this... i believe the reccomended dosages for chromium piccolinate are 200-400 MICROgrams per day, NOT 5000 MILLIgrams 3x/day... ??? roy > >Subject: Re: Chromium > >What KIND of chromium and HOW MUCH, how often? You absolutely MUST take at >least 5,000 mg a day, 3 times a day, at least half an hour before meals or >you won't get any benefit whatsoever. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 1999 Report Share Posted April 27, 1999 You are absolutely right. 5,000 mg per day is the goal for hydroxycitric acid intake. Daily goal for chromium, though, for diabetics is 1000 mcg divided with meals. 150 mcg per day is the recommended dosage for people without diabetes. And, the best form of chromium is NOT piccolinate, but a niacin-bound form, polynicotinate. What a mistake! I'm glad you caught it. Thanks. Kramer Re: Chromium >> >>What KIND of chromium and HOW MUCH, how often? You absolutely MUST >take at >>least 5,000 mg a day, 3 times a day, at least half an hour before >meals or >>you won't get any benefit whatsoever. >> >> > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Show mom you love her. Check out our great Mother's Day Gifts! >14K Gold and gemstone jewelry, leather and cloth wallets and purses, >gardening, gourmet, kitchen, more! Free Shipping in the US! > http://www.onelist.com/ad/shoptheglobe5 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 1999 Report Share Posted April 28, 1999 Roy, I think you are correct as I read somewhere that 1500 to 2000 are the toxic ranges for the Chromium. Bill Newman -- Rochester, NY wtnewman@... Bill@... www.christianmerchants.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 1999 Report Share Posted October 28, 1999 Most people, when they think of taking a chromium supplement, are talking about chromium picolinate. This is not a very bioavailable form of chromium. Chromium polynicotinate is much more bioavailable (it's a niacin-bound form of chromium) and this form does have significant effect on blood glucose levels. Chromium absorption is also affected by dietary factors and other nutrient levels in the body. Kramer To affect the quality of the day - that is the highest of the arts. ~Henry Thoreau Re: new to this list > > >I have taken it but never saw any difference in my levels. I asked one of >the endo's at the hospital about it and he said you can't really absorb it >from a pill, and the hype is just hype. >I dunno - some people swear by it. My philosophy is, if it won't hurt you, >give it a try > Meenie > > > >> >> >>Meenie: Did you ever take chromium? I've heard it helps diabetics. Just >>wondering??? >> >> >> >>At 09:00 PM 10/25/99 -0400, you wrote: >>> >>> >>>I follow a low carb woe to control my sugar levels (Atkins is my woe of >>>choice) and it works extremely well. I do try to get in good veggies like >>>brocolli, spinach, etc. It's so much easier when you aren't having to >weigh >>>and measure every morsel that touches your lips! I do take 2 multi vits, >>>vit e, vit c, and glucosamine and chondroitin also. >>> >>> Meenie >>> >>>> >> >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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