Recommended daily intake= 35 mcg
- Broccoli
- Apple
- Banana King
- Grape
- Orange juice
- Garlic
- Basil
- Whole grains
%DV: 120 mcg
Deficiency symptoms
- poor blood sugar maintenance
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123918826000078 - elevated blood cholesterol and triglycerides
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123918826000078 - inhibition of protein synthesis and energy production
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780444530714500102 - heart disease
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780444530714500102 - obesity
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24959784 - Increase the symptoms of iron deficiency in anemic patient
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29173471
Function:
- breakdown of fats
- stimulates fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis
- important for brain function
- aids in insulin action
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002418.htm - aid in protein metabolism
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Chromium-HealthProfessional/ - Decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780124165953000037
Overdose: the Institute of Medicine has not established a Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for chromium
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Chromium-HealthProfessional/#h8
Excess: excreted in the urine
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780444641991000026
Solubility: insoluble in water
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780444594532000330
Side effects of high intake:
- It is a potential reproductive tract toxin
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B978012809954400061X - Pulmonary irritant effects following inhalation of chromium dust
- allergic dermatitis following dermal exposure to chromium
- severe liver effects
- Gastrointestinal ulcer and inflammation
- dizziness, headache, and weakness
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/csem.asp?csem=10&po=10
