Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Dear Tina, Thanks for the great article. Taking 200mcg chromium piccolinate 2x a day has changed my life, and it is great to have scientific backup for my experience. Jan > > > > > > Chromium Picolinate > > > > Research: Chromium Picolinate May Enhance Insulin Sensitivity > ProHealthNetwork.com > > 09-26-2003 > > New clinical study uncovers mechanism by which chromium picolinate > may enhance insulin sensitivity > Effective and safe complementary nutrition therapy > > PARIS, France, August 28, 2003 – The results of a new double-blind > randomized placebo controlled human trial of people with type 2 > diabetes revealed a potential mechanism that may explain the ability > of chromium picolinate to improve insulin resistance in human > skeletal muscle – the primary site for glucose metabolism. > > These data suggest that when chromium picolinate is added to the > diet, insulin sensitivity improves for people with diabetes, a > chronic disease that affects 194 million people worldwide. The > findings were presented by Dr. T. Cefalu from the University > of Vermont College of Medicine at the 18th International Diabetes > Federation Congress. > > Research suggests that the potential in vivo mechanism of chromium > picolinate on insulin action in human skeletal muscle may occur by > increasing the activation of Akt phosphorylation -- an intracellular > insulin dependent protein that facilitates the uptake of glucose into > cells. > > " This study demonstrates that those individuals with type 2 diabetes > who supplemented their diet with chromium picolinate had an enhanced > activity of the protein compared to those who were on placebo, " > stated Dr. Cefalu. " As this intracellular pathway is implicated in > contributing to insulin resistance, this represents a possible > mechanism to explain chromium picolinate's beneficial effect on > insulin sensitivity as observed in several clinical studies. " > > The clinical trial > The double-blind, placebo controlled trial, included two cohorts of > subjects with type 2 diabetes who were treated with either > sulfonylureas (a class of diabetic drugs that increase insulin > secretion), or a diet program. Both groups were randomized to receive > either chromium picolinate (1000 mcg) daily or placebo. > > The most accurate measure of insulin sensitivity, hyperinsulinemic, > euglycemic clamp studies, were used to assess the efficacy of glucose > uptake on all subjects prior to randomization and at the end of the > study. Of the 16 subjects, those randomized to chromium picolinate > had a mean increase in insulin sensitivity of 8.9%, while the placebo > group had a mean decrease of 3.6%. In addition, insulin-stimulated > Akt activation was significantly increased at the end of the study > compared to those subjects on placebo. No adverse events were > reported. > > The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that four to five > percent of health budgets are spent on diabetes-related illnesses and > that people with diabetes incur medical costs two to five times > higher than people without diabetes. > > Chromium is an essential mineral that is a co-factor of insulin. " By > applying rigorous science, we hope to show it's potential to improve > the quality of patient care for people with diabetes and reduce cost > of therapy, " said Komorowski, MS, Vice President of Technical > Services and Scientific Affairs, Nutrition 21, Inc., which supplied > Chromax® chromium picolinate for the study. > > Chromax® chromium picolinate is the most clinically tested brand of > chromium with proven efficacy for support of glucose > metabolism. " This new research further supports the large body of > scientific evidence showing chromium picolinate is a safe and > effective addition to the diet for people with type 2 diabetes > seeking optimal control of their blood sugar levels. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 i know a lot of people with thyroid take this so I posted it--glad you could use it!! tina > Dear Tina, > > Thanks for the great article. Taking 200mcg chromium piccolinate 2x a > day has changed my life, and it is great to have scientific backup > for my experience. > > Jan > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Tina: i take 3 tablets of 400 mgs of chromium picolinate a day it kills my hunger Our brain is possibly a device harboring a black hole which is linked into the infinite db of universe possibilites, anything you could ever imagine has already happended. Time travel would not be necessary if we could freely access this information without limits. From: " tina83862 " <tina8386@...> Reply-hypothyroidism hypothyroidism Subject: Re: chromium picolinate Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 02:30:40 -0000 i know a lot of people with thyroid take this so I posted it--glad you could use it!! tina > Dear Tina, > > Thanks for the great article. Taking 200mcg chromium piccolinate 2x a > day has changed my life, and it is great to have scientific backup > for my experience. > > Jan > > _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2003 Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 I have never tried this supplement, so I don't know a thing about it.- -- In hypothyroidism , " Cruz Guzman " <juancarloscruz@h...> wrote: > > > Tina: i take 3 tablets of 400 mgs of chromium picolinate a day it kills my > hunger > > > > > > Our brain is possibly a device harboring a black hole which is linked into > the infinite db of universe possibilites, anything you could ever imagine > has already happended. Time travel would not be necessary if we could freely > access this information without limits. > > > > > > From: " tina83862 " <tina8386@a...> > Reply-hypothyroidism > hypothyroidism > Subject: Re: chromium picolinate > Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 02:30:40 -0000 > > i know a lot of people with thyroid take this so I posted it--glad > you could use it!! tina > > > > > Dear Tina, > > > > Thanks for the great article. Taking 200mcg chromium piccolinate 2x > a > > day has changed my life, and it is great to have scientific backup > > for my experience. > > > > Jan > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Sheila, I noticed a difference after 2 weeks or so. It is great for diabetics and pre-diabetics too, as it increases insulin sensitivity. My husband is a Type I diabetic and even though doctors think it is more helpful for Type II, he started taking it and now when he goes a bit high or a bit low, it takes much longer than it used to, which gives us time to deal with it before it is serious. Maybe the pancreatitis slightly damaged your pancreas? That could be the cause of the hypoglycemia. I am pre-diabetic according to the Glycemic Tolerance test, too - and my morning blood sugars have increased consistently, even while on Atkins. A few years ago, they were in the 50s (hypoglycemia). Now they are in the upper 90s, which leads me to believe that if I were eating the standard, 60% carb diet, I'd officially be diabetic. Jan > Hi Jan, > > Wow, you've really had a tough battle your whole > life...I can't imagine how hard it's been. > > How wonderful this stuff has taken away the carb > cravings!!! I'm going to seriously consider trying it. > > I've been hypoglycemic for many, many years. I'm also > pre-diabetic. In addition, I have other pancreas > problems. I've had an acute pancreatitis attack, but > the ole pancreas is still kickin', thank goodness!! > > How long did it take once you started taking it for > you to notice a difference? > > Thanks for the info!!! sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2003 Report Share Posted October 2, 2003 Jan, what dose do you take, and is this the dose you started with? Thanks, Barbara >> >>I noticed a difference after 2 weeks or so. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2003 Report Share Posted October 2, 2003 Barbara, The dose recommended is 200mcg to 600mcg. I started on 600mcg (200mcg 3 times a day, with meals) and after 2 months, switched to 400mcg. It seems that once you correct the deficiency, you can take less. I've even taken only 200mcg when I was running out of it and still felt better, but the problem was that since it was only one pill a day, I'd skip the evening pill and wouldn't wake up feeling as normal as usual. I am sure if I took 2 100mcg pills though, one with breakfast one with dinner, it would be enough. So I'd start on the maximum dosage for quick results. Chromium is not very abundant in our daily diets (it is basically only in apples, brewer's yeast, and wheat germ, so almost everyone is deficient), and this method seems to work well. Jan > Jan, what dose do you take, and is this the dose you started with? > > Thanks, > Barbara > > >> > >>I noticed a difference after 2 weeks or so. > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2003 Report Share Posted October 3, 2003 Thanks, Jan! Barbara janjv1311 wrote: >Barbara, > >The dose recommended is 200mcg to 600mcg. I started on 600mcg (200mcg >3 times a day, with meals) and after 2 months, switched to 400mcg. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Venizia! Chromium Picolinate is very bad!!! You only want whole food sources of Chromium!!! INNATE brand is excellent! Also, check out Barr's book at www.choosetobehealthy.com I just read the book! It is excellent! Also, if you have autoimmune, then you are probably seriously deficient in Selenium! Only whole food source though! INNATE brand is what I am taking! Remember this, as it is VERY important! Blessings! Here is the link for the books, selenium, chromium! http://www.choosetobehealthy.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=chris+barr venizia1948 <nelsonck@...> wrote: Does anyone take Chromium picolinate? I read it is supposed to help with losing weight. I know supplements are important. I have not tried it yet. Does it interfer with thyroid meds? In the last 2 weeks, I have gained 9#. Not happy Venizia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Venizia: I have gained 52 pounds and Im not happy either. Everything I have tried hasn't worked. Im discouraged . My children think Im eating to much or something. All my life Ive been 112 pounds. and now Im a big potato. sunshineinindiana1@... --------------------------------- Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 , I am confused by what you mean by whole food source and Innate brand. Thanks for the website will check it out! Venizia > Does anyone take Chromium picolinate? I read it is supposed to help with losing weight. I > know supplements are important. I have not tried it yet. Does it interfer with thyroid > meds? In the last 2 weeks, I have gained 9#. Not happy > > Venizia > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Sandy, I am assuming because you use this group you are hypoT? Can I ask what you are doing about your meds? I feel your frustration also. I am 5' 2 " and now weigh 160# All this in the last year and a half. Before that I weighed 125#. But none of my doctors have any answers. Not that they haven't tried but something is not right with the way a lot of us are being treated. I am seriously thinking of going to Mayo Clinic. Venizia > > Venizia: I have gained 52 pounds and Im not happy either. Everything I have tried hasn't worked. Im discouraged . My children think Im eating to much or something. All my life Ive been 112 pounds. and now Im a big potato. sunshineinindiana1@... > > --------------------------------- > Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and > always stay connected to friends. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Chromium picolinate is a toxic substance! In 1983, Volume 3 of Journal Annual Review of Nutrition stated: " The documented toxicity of picolinate detracts from any therapeutic value it may have. " Only whole food sources of Chromium are of any help then. Get the book from Barr, you will see it all in his book! He recommends the INNATE brand! I just read all of this! I hope this helps! Blessings! venizia1948 <nelsonck@...> wrote: , I am confused by what you mean by whole food source and Innate brand. Thanks for the website will check it out! Venizia > Does anyone take Chromium picolinate? I read it is supposed to help with losing weight. I > know supplements are important. I have not tried it yet. Does it interfer with thyroid > meds? In the last 2 weeks, I have gained 9#. Not happy > > Venizia > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Are you from MN? venizia1948 <nelsonck@...> wrote: Sandy, I am assuming because you use this group you are hypoT? Can I ask what you are doing about your meds? I feel your frustration also. I am 5' 2 " and now weigh 160# All this in the last year and a half. Before that I weighed 125#. But none of my doctors have any answers. Not that they haven't tried but something is not right with the way a lot of us are being treated. I am seriously thinking of going to Mayo Clinic. Venizia > > Venizia: I have gained 52 pounds and Im not happy either. Everything I have tried hasn't worked. Im discouraged . My children think Im eating to much or something. All my life Ive been 112 pounds. and now Im a big potato. sunshineinindiana1@... > > --------------------------------- > Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and > always stay connected to friends. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 No, I'm from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mayo is, I believe about a 6hr. drive. It may be worth the drive though.....not getting any help here. Venizia > > > > Venizia: I have gained 52 pounds and Im not happy either. Everything I have tried > hasn't worked. Im discouraged . My children think Im eating to much or something. All > my life Ive been 112 pounds. and now Im a big potato. sunshineinindiana1@ > > > > --------------------------------- > > Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and > > always stay connected to friends. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Just curious...i am from MN. Hope you find help! Blessings! venizia1948 <nelsonck@...> wrote: No, I'm from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mayo is, I believe about a 6hr. drive. It may be worth the drive though.....not getting any help here. Venizia > > > > Venizia: I have gained 52 pounds and Im not happy either. Everything I have tried > hasn't worked. Im discouraged . My children think Im eating to much or something. All > my life Ive been 112 pounds. and now Im a big potato. sunshineinindiana1@ > > > > --------------------------------- > > Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and > > always stay connected to friends. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 If you want fairly reliable info on such things, enroll in sites such as PUBMED, or MEDSCAPE, both of which are medical sites and are free. You just have to enroll. THere is valuable info to be had there - including info done in studies. Dusty Re: Re: Chromium picolinate Chromium picolinate is a toxic substance! In 1983, Volume 3 of Journal Annual Review of Nutrition stated: " The documented toxicity of picolinate detracts from any therapeutic value it may have. " Only whole food sources of Chromium are of any help then. Get the book from Barr, you will see it all in his book! He recommends the INNATE brand! I just read all of this! I hope this helps! Blessings! venizia1948 <nelsoncksbcglobal (DOT) <mailto:nelsonck%40sbcglobal.net> net> wrote: , I am confused by what you mean by whole food source and Innate brand. Thanks for the website will check it out! Venizia > Does anyone take Chromium picolinate? I read it is supposed to help with losing weight. I > know supplements are important. I have not tried it yet. Does it interfer with thyroid > meds? In the last 2 weeks, I have gained 9#. Not happy > > Venizia > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Thanks! That is good to know! Blessings! Dusty <dusty@...> wrote: If you want fairly reliable info on such things, enroll in sites such as PUBMED, or MEDSCAPE, both of which are medical sites and are free. You just have to enroll. THere is valuable info to be had there - including info done in studies. Dusty Re: Re: Chromium picolinate Chromium picolinate is a toxic substance! In 1983, Volume 3 of Journal Annual Review of Nutrition stated: " The documented toxicity of picolinate detracts from any therapeutic value it may have. " Only whole food sources of Chromium are of any help then. Get the book from Barr, you will see it all in his book! He recommends the INNATE brand! I just read all of this! I hope this helps! Blessings! venizia1948 <nelsoncksbcglobal (DOT) <mailto:nelsonck%40sbcglobal.net> net> wrote: , I am confused by what you mean by whole food source and Innate brand. Thanks for the website will check it out! Venizia > Does anyone take Chromium picolinate? I read it is supposed to help with losing weight. I > know supplements are important. I have not tried it yet. Does it interfer with thyroid > meds? In the last 2 weeks, I have gained 9#. Not happy > > Venizia > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Will check it out. Thanks! Venizia > > Does anyone take Chromium picolinate? I read it is supposed to help with > losing > weight. I > > know supplements are important. I have not tried it yet. Does it interfer > with thyroid > > meds? In the last 2 weeks, I have gained 9#. Not happy > > > > Venizia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Thanks . I will certainly let you know when I do find it! Venizia > > > > > > Venizia: I have gained 52 pounds and Im not happy either. Everything I have tried > > hasn't worked. Im discouraged . My children think Im eating to much or something. All > > my life Ive been 112 pounds. and now Im a big potato. sunshineinindiana1@ > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and > > > always stay connected to friends. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 you will get better info at http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com than the Mayo clinic which has a horrid reputation on these lists. Gracia Sandy, I am assuming because you use this group you are hypoT? Can I ask what you are doing about your meds? I feel your frustration also. I am 5' 2 " and now weigh 160# All this in the last year and a half. Before that I weighed 125#. But none of my doctors have any answers. Not that they haven't tried but something is not right with the way a lot of us are being treated. I am seriously thinking of going to Mayo Clinic. Venizia Recent Activity a.. 8New Members Visit Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 What's the signs of toxicity, what does it cause? I have been searching and can't come up with anything significant. I used to take this years ago. Worked for me, but I now have other health problems and wondering if they are related. Sherry > > Does anyone take Chromium picolinate? I read it is supposed to help with losing > weight. I > > know supplements are important. I have not tried it yet. Does it interfer with thyroid > > meds? In the last 2 weeks, I have gained 9#. Not happy > > > > Venizia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Enroll in PUBMED or MEDSCAPE for up to date MEDICAL information on almost any subject or substance. Dusty Re: Chromium picolinate What's the signs of toxicity, what does it cause? I have been searching and can't come up with anything significant. I used to take this years ago. Worked for me, but I now have other health problems and wondering if they are related. Sherry > > Does anyone take Chromium picolinate? I read it is supposed to help with losing > weight. I > > know supplements are important. I have not tried it yet. Does it interfer with thyroid > > meds? In the last 2 weeks, I have gained 9#. Not happy > > > > Venizia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 Hi Dusty, Do you have hashimotos? If so, what do you take? Thanks! Dusty <dusty@...> wrote: Enroll in PUBMED or MEDSCAPE for up to date MEDICAL information on almost any subject or substance. Dusty Re: Chromium picolinate What's the signs of toxicity, what does it cause? I have been searching and can't come up with anything significant. I used to take this years ago. Worked for me, but I now have other health problems and wondering if they are related. Sherry > > Does anyone take Chromium picolinate? I read it is supposed to help with losing > weight. I > > know supplements are important. I have not tried it yet. Does it interfer with thyroid > > meds? In the last 2 weeks, I have gained 9#. Not happy > > > > Venizia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 The negative information on this one is still scant on either. I'm curious what you two are finding that is so bad. -S > > > Does anyone take Chromium picolinate? I read it is supposed to > help with losing > > weight. I > > > know supplements are important. I have not tried it yet. Does it > interfer with thyroid > > > meds? In the last 2 weeks, I have gained 9#. Not happy > > > > > > Venizia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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