Chromium in dietFrom our partner site on cholesterol, CholesterolNetwork.com.
Chromium is an essential mineral that is not made by the body and must be obtained from the diet. Alternative Names: Diet - chromium Function: Chromium is important in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Chromium stimulates fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis, which are important for brain function and other body processes. It is an activator of several enzymes, which are needed to drive numerous chemical reactions necessary to life. Chromium is also important in insulin metabolism.
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