Has anyone had positive results using Chromium to increase insulin sensitivity?

Question

I have insulin resistance, Metabolic Syndrome X. I've been reading about the use of chromium to increase the insulin sensitivity? Has anyone been using chromium supplements with any success for this? What are your experiences, what is the best product?

Answer 1

Maybe. (great answer, huh?)

The following comes from one of my textbooks. The trouble with herbals is that they are not studied by the FDA and all of this info is subject to whoever did the study.
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POSSIBLY EFFECTIVE
Diabetes. Some evidence shows that taking chromium picolinate orally can decrease fasting blood glucose, insulin levels, and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and increase insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes (1934,6867,7137,14440). Some evidence also suggests that chromium picolinate might decrease weight gain and fat accumulation in type 2 diabetes patients who are taking a sulfonylurea (14440).
Higher chromium doses might be more effective and work more quickly (6867). Higher doses might also reduce triglyceride and total serum cholesterol levels in some patients (1934,6867).
Preliminary evidence also suggest that chromium picolinate might have the same benefits in patients with type 1 diabetes (1935) and in patients who have diabetes secondary to corticosteroid use (5039).
Some evidence also shows that a specific combination of biotin and chromium (Diachrome, Nutrition 21) might lower blood glucose levels and HbA1C levels in type 2 diabetes patients who are poorly controlled despite treatment with oral hypoglycemic agents (12385,12390,15169). However, there is no reliable evidence that this combination is more effective than taking chromium alone.
Epidemiological research also links lower toenail chromium levels to increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but there is no clinical evidence to suggest that chromium supplements can lower disease risk (11908).
But not all evidence is positive (7060,8927,13723,13731,14325). An analysis of pooled results from previous studies found inconclusive results due to the small number of trials, small study size, and inconsistent patient populations studied (8927). One of the largest studies that found benefit enrolled patients in China where poor nutritional status is more likely, and therefore, benefit from supplementation is also more likely, compared to Western populations (6867,14325). There is speculation that chromium supplements might primarily benefit patients with poor nutritional status or low chromium levels. Chromium levels can be below normal in patients with diabetes (7058,13725).
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As far as the best kind to buy, go with plain old chromium. Don't buy Slimquick or Zantrex or whatever the newest diet aid is. Go with generic chromium, just make sure it is USP certified.
Good luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Here's a little different take on the subject of diabetes--

There are many things you can do to overcome type II diabetes, and improve life as a Type I diabetic. I've been researching alternative medicine, and the amount of help that's available to diabetics is amazing.

Natural remedies are quite effective, and include:

Cinnamon
Bitter Melon
Gymnema Sylvestre
Nopal cactus
American Ginseng
Fenugreek
Chromium picolinate

Cinnamon regulates glucose, and has a polyphenol compound called MHCP that mimics insulin and activates cell receptor sites. Everything on the above list has a use in fighting diabetes. If you are serious about learning how to use these herbs and not falling victim to diabetes needlessly, I suggest getting a copy of--

"One Son's Quest for the Cause and Cure of Diabetes", ISBN 7890766313

The author, a doctor, lost his mother to diabetes and spent the next 20 years finding a way to overcome it. My brother was dying of diabetes, and I was just starting to need insulin when we came across this definitive work which was first availale in February 2005. We both lead mostly normal lives now. It's a life saver, and the best money you'll ever spend on the subject.
You might want to check Abe Books, Alibri's, or Amazon.com for a good used copy cheap. I bought mine new, and I think it was about $35. I don't get any money from anybody for telling you this--just want to help, and the techniques in this book is what made the difference for me and mine. Best of luck.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Diabetic people's bodies are totally deprived of sellenium. Eat 5-6 Brazil nuts daily. Take chomium picolinate, the other kinds do not get fully absorbed.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

yes, CP is a good agent for sensitizing insulin