Category Archives: Chromium

Chromium Intakes On Self Selected Diets

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Robert Barrington

  Chromium is an essential trace mineral required for human health. Chromium functions as a cofactor in the insulin receptor and facilitates the correct transport of glucose into cells. Evidence suggests that chromium deficiency causes glucose intolerance and may therefore … Continue reading →

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Refined Carbohydrates: The Food Industry’s Dirty Little Secret

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Robert Barrington

he cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease is a fraudulent endeavour that has wasted large quantities of tax payers money and has lead to unnecessary medical treatments for many millions of people. That cholesterol in the diet is the cause of … Continue reading →

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Brewer’s Yeast: Forgotten Knowledge

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Refined carbohydrates are associated with the development of insulin resistance which is a primary cause of metabolic syndrome. Development of the metabolic syndrome exposes an individual to a raft of diseases including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Refined carbohydrates … Continue reading →

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Obesity: Inflammatory Condition

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Robert Barrington

In recent years it has become apparent that obesity is not a normal physiological response to a positive energy balance as was traditionally believed. Based on evidence in the literature, obesity should now be considered a condition of low-grade chronic … Continue reading →

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Nutrient Losses During Processing

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Loss of minerals and vitamins during processing of whole foods is well reported and is likely one of the reasons that research shows that consumption of whole grain food provides health benefits when compared to refined cereals. For example, researchers1 … Continue reading →

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Chromium and Chromodulin

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Chromium is an essential trace mineral in mammals that is required for the metabolism of lipids and carbohydrates due to its role in the function of the insulin receptor. Chromium is needed by mammals in its trivalent form [Cr(III)], but … Continue reading →

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Chromium and the Relationship to Insulin

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Robert Barrington

The association between chromium deficient diets and hyperglycaemia in rats and mice has been well reported, and the role of chromium in animal nutrition has been extensively researched. Less is known about the role of chromium in humans, partly because … Continue reading →

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More on Chromium Excretion

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Researchers1 have investigated the effects of chromium chloride supplementation on the excretion of chromium in free-living subjects. At baseline, the urinary excretion of chromium was 0.20µg/d and 0.17µg/d in 15 healthy female and 27 healthy male subjects, respectively. The authors … Continue reading →

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Chromium Intakes on Self-Selected Diets

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Robert Barrington

The exact roles of some micronutrients in human nutrition are not fully understood, and as a result controversy surrounds their requirement for optimal health. One such mineral is chromium, which is involved in the metabolism of glucose, lipids and nucleic … Continue reading →

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Exercise and Chromium

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Chromium is known to be an essential mineral in humans that is required for correct insulin function. Chromium lowers blood glucose levels because it is an essential component of the insulin receptor. Chromium forms a complex in cells that binds … Continue reading →

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