Chromium is present in traces in all organic matter. It is a grayish-white metallic element. Earlier it was considered poisonous for human beings, but now said to be vital health.

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Functions of Chromium in Our Body

• It prevents diabetes and controls high blood pressure.
• It controls fatty acids and cholesterol synthesis.
• It prevents and delays hardening of arteries.
• It helps to take protein where it is needed and also helps in growth.
• It gets depleted with age, injuries, surgical operations, and strenuous exercise.

Natural Sources of Chromium

Sources of Chromium are nuts, areca nut, betel leaves, mushrooms, beer, liver, cereals (whole), shellfish, brewer’s yeast, corn oil etc.
Daily Requirements of Chromium

The RDA (recommended daily allowance) is 5 - 200 mcg for an adult. It can be 10-60 mcg for infants, and 20 - 200 mcg for children.

Chromium Deficiency

• Its deficiency may cause poor glucose tolerance leading to diabetes.
• Its deficiency may also lead to atherosclerosis and protein-energy malnutrition.

Boron	Bromine	Calcium
Chlorine	Chromium	Cobalt
Copper	Fluorine	Iodine
Iron	Magnesium	Manganese
Molybdenum	Phosphorous	Potassium
Selenium	Silicon	Sodium
Sulphur	Vanadium	Zinc

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