Chromium

Question 1

Why is chromium significant to humans?

Answer 1

required for the biological processes of carb and lipid metabolism.

Question 2

What the the 3 sites where Cr3+ is concentrated in the body?

Answer 2

Liver, kidney and muscle.

Question 3

________ is the principle carrier protein for chromium.

Answer 3

Transferrin

Question 4

How is chromium stored?

Answer 4

Stored with chromodulin which is a Low molecular weight chromium binding substance.

Question 5

What is the proposed role of chromium?

Answer 5

Improves insulin sensitivity by enhancing insulin binding, increases insulin receptor number, and increases B-cell sensitivity.

Question 6

Does chromium improve post prandial glucose response for all groups?

Answer 6

No, mainly for obese/already unhealthy groups.

Question 7

What condition can Cr improve?

Answer 7

Pre diabetes or T2D by increasing insulin sensitivity.

Question 8

List 2 foods high in Cr

Answer 8

broccoli and tomatoes

Question 9

How well is Cr absorbed?

Answer 9

Not very well at all, 0.4-2.5%

Question 10

What is the AI for Cr

Answer 10

Its just less than Se at around 20-30ug for adults and almost 2x for P/L

Question 11

What can Cr deficiency lead to?

Answer 11

Impaired glucose tolerance and elevated cholesterol and TGs.
More severe = nerve and brain disorders (TPN diets)

Question 12

What is the most bioavailable form of Cr?

Answer 12

Chromium picolinate

Question 13

What is the UL?

Answer 13

There is NO UL for Cr3+ (since unlikely to get enough from diet)