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Natural Cures for Weight Loss- Cromium
Chromium is an essential trace element needed in minute amounts to form
an organic complex known as the Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF). This
interacts with the pancreatic hormone, insulin, to regulate the uptake
of glucose by cells. GTF encourages the production of energy from
glucose, especially in muscles, and may also suppress hunger pangs
through a direct effect on the satiety centre in the brain.
Most refined carbohydrates have little chromium content and people
eating processed foods will have low intakes. In general, the more
carbohydrate you eat, the more chromium you need. Brewer's yeast is a
particularly good source of chromium as it is already in the form of
GTF, making it at least ten times more effective than that obtained
from other food sources.
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