Chromium
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Chromium (Cr) is a hard, silvery metal which is a naturally occurring element.[1] Chromium is an essential trace element in human nutrition because it enables glucose to be used. In large quantities it is toxic.[1]
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Sierpina et al. suggested that 200mcg of chromium picolinate (taken with meals) may have the potential to reduce any reactive hypoglycemia that may aggravate symptoms.[2] No clinical trials have been carried out using chromium supplements for chronic fatigue syndrome or ME.[2]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.rsc.org/periodic-table/element/24/chromium
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carter, Ramona; Sierpina, Victor (December 2002). "Alternative and integrative treatment of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome". Clinics in Family Practice. 4 (4): 853–872. doi:10.1016/S1522-5720(02)00046-6. ISSN 1522-5720.