Chromium Polynicotinate +B

Am hypoglycemic. Use this in the morning and my blood sugar is great

I have a history of PCOS and with that comes all the wonderful issues that fall under that umbrella of a "metabolic disorder". I was also told that I would be a Type II diabetic by the time I was 40... yeah, and thanks for that, by the way! :/ Well, I decided to seriously take my health into my own hands a few years ago and really try to moderate as much I possibly could, I wasn't going down without a fight! I am happy to announce that I am currently 43 years old and still solidly in the non-diabetic range. I do this with exercise, *mostly* clean eating (I am not perfect!) and supplementation of various herbals and natural medicines to support the weaknesses in my lifestyle and body. I tell you all of that to help explain why I have been looking for a high quality Chromium product to help me maintain a healthier glucose level. I had indeed been a gestational diabetic for most of my pregnancies, and I was firmly in the pre-diabetic range just 4 years ago. With my lifestyle changes, weight loss and my supplementation regimen, I have seen my Hgb A1C go from 6.1 (pre-diabetic) to 5.2 (non-diabetic). Chromium Polynicotinate is the preferred form of chromium, as it is more readily absorbed by the body and has been reported to have the added benefit of weight loss for some people. I am not certain how much the chromium has helped with my weight loss journey, but it certainly did not hurt. It makes sense that it can help you lose weight, though, because a healthy glucose level is likely to help keep hunger at bay. I like this formulation as it has no fillers, no artificial ingredients, and NO Magnesium Stearate, which is a controversial preservative that is used in way too many supplements on the market today. One bottle lasts a LONG time (14 weeks) and is a great value for the money. I have had good results with this brand and will continue to purchase it for my Chromium Polynicotinate needs.

I became interested in chromium when I discovered my fasting glucose was below 60 and I was tired all the time, especially after meals. I did micronutrient testing and found that my chromium levels were almost nonexistent. I take these with every meal along with digestive enzymes and while it is still early yet to say that all is back to normal, I do feel immensely better. In my research I find that there is very little on chromium and its role in metabolism. Most studies only refer to diabetics and those that are on parenteral nutrition (food through the veins, not the stomach). But what little I have found through alternative sources suggests that we as a nation, here in the U.S., are considerably lower in tissue samples of chromium than other nations, our soil is depleted and the refined food industry is rampant... a leading cause of chromium depletion in the tissues. In my case, as I eat very well, no refined foods or heavy sugars in my diet, it was a collaborative effect of being vegetarian and consistently under a significant amount of stress that caused my body to overly excrete chromium. I think the bigger issue here is that chromium testing isn't routine, yet at depleted levels it leads straight to diabetes. Chromium helps us to metabolized carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.... again in my case, having little to no chromium in my tissues prevented me from metabolizing properly and I ended up in a malnourished state according to my lab results. I am someone who juices regularly, protein smoothies one to two times per day and generally eat well. I thought it was the 15 hour days that were making me tired, but it was more than that, I wasn't able to properly utilize the nutrition that I was taking in. Had I not done the micronutrient testing, I would've never known about chromium. I bought this product because of the quality and the delivery along with the B vitamins. I want to make sure that I am able to absorb and utilized everything that I put into my body, that is the only way that I will regain my health. I am grateful to have found this product and to be taught such an important lesson regarding nutrition. If you feel tired all the time and particularly after meals, I suggest you get your chromium tested and then take this product. With in a few days to a week I was able to eat a meal and not feel like I had been drugged and so exhausted. This product is clean and it works.

I tried this for a few weeks and noticed a small boost in energy and appetite control, though nothing drastic. The capsules are easy to take and gentle on the stomach. Worth trying if recommended by your doctor.