Natural Factors Chromium and Vanadium 125mcg. Capsules, 90-Count

Chromium & Vanadium This combination of minerals is especially helpful for people with blood sugar difficulties as both minerals assist in glucose metabolism. Chromium & Vanadium have been reported to help those with Type II diabetes. Studies on chromium GTF and vanadium have proved so promising that Natural Factors has combined these nutrient into one convenient nutritional supplement. Chromium: is a component of a molecule called Glucose Tolerance Factor that regulates blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for both high and low blood sugar problems. The hormone insulin will not work without chromium. As a ‘master hormone’ insulin regulates much more than blood sugar levels--it also controls fat, protein and energy metabolism, so any insulin imbalance can have far-reaching negative health effects. When we get enough chromium our sensitivity to insulin is improved and blood sugar levels may become normalized, whereas insufficient chromium may be responsible for hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, glycosuria and insulin resistance. Chromium does not stimulate the body to make more insulin, rather it makes insulin that is already present work more effectively. Out of 16 well-designed studies on the effect of chromium supplementation on diabetics, 13 studies showed blood glucose improvement with chromium supplementation. "Chromium in the form of the GTF is released into the blood...whenever there is a marked increase in the blood levels of sugar (glucose) and/or of insulin. Hence, the GTF might be considered to behave like a hormone. It, along with insulin, acts in making it easier for amino acids, fatty acids, and sugars to pass f