Chrome

The so-called chromium(III) compound is an important trace element in the body and is primarily needed for blood sugar control. In addition, the body needs chromium to regulate blood lipids (cholesterol). As a rule, people do not absorb more than 30-40 μg daily through their food. This means that many people are at the lower limit of the amount of chromium absorbed, so a chromium deficiency can easily occur. The more sugar we consume, the more chromium our body needs to regulate the effects of sugar digestion. At the same time, stress, viral infections, pregnancy, exercise, and age increase the required amount of chromium our body needs to function optimally. Therefore, a chromium deficiency can cause obesity or poor weight reduction: most overweight people already suffer from insulin resistance. This is responsible for excess glucose (sugar) that remains in the blood. Parts of this glucose are converted into fat by the body, which is then incorporated into adipose tissue. In addition, insulin regulates appetite and influences the gland responsible for appetite stimulation. Due to a chromium deficiency in the body, the satiety impulse is missing because no glucose can enter the cells.