Chromium Picolinate Plus 60 Vcapsules - Progressive labs.

GTF Trivalent Chromium with Boron and Gamma Oryzanol.

Each all-vegetable capsule contains:
Elemental Chromium 500 mcg.
From Chromium Picolinate 1640 mcg.
Gamma Oryzanol 15 mg.
Boron (as boron aspartate) 2 mg.

Other ingredients: rice flour, magnesium stearate. Contains no animal products.

Suggested Use:
Take one capsule daily as a dietary supplement, or more, as directed by a doctor.

Stabilizing Effect of Chromium on Blood Sugar Abnormalities
Because of its insulin enhancing effects, chromium picolinate has been used as an aid in controlling both hypoglycemia and diabetes.

Chromium Reduces Cholesterol and Arterial Plaque
A recent clinical trial using 200 mcg. daily of chromium picolinate found that in less than two months, both total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol could be lowered by more than 10%.

Chromium The Nutrient Most Likely to Be Deficient Studies by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture show that 9 out of 10 Americans may be getting less than the minimal 50 mcg. of chromium daily, although chromium deficiency rarely occurs in other countries.

PHYSIOLOGY: Tests on athletes in training have shown chromium picolinate to increase lean body mass and decrease body fat. As an active ingredient in GTF (glucose tolerance factor), it enhances the effects of insulin to insure its efficient use. In addition to regulating blood sugar, insulin facilitates the entrance of other carbohydrates and amino acids through cell membranes and influences blood levels of other hormones. Insulin promotes development of skeletal muscle in at least three ways:

1) Promotes intracellular uptake of free amino acids from the blood.
2) Enhances the rate of protein synthesis.
3) Decreases the rate of protein degradation.

Gamma Oryzanol, an extract from rice bran oil, has both hormone-like and vitamin-like effects as well as stimulative effects on the genital glands. Tests using athletes in training have produced

1) Increase in lean body mass.
2) Decrease in body fat.
3) Increased excretion of cholesterol.

It also has anti-oxidant properties similar to vitamin E. The trace element boron is beneficial for muscle building as well as for its positive effect on the recalcification of bone. Supplemental boron given to post-menopausal women significantly increased plasma levels of both estrogen and testosterone.

INDICATIONS: Chromium Picolinate Plus is valuable in weight management and body-building programs as well as for blood sugar irregularities and lowering elevated cholesterol.

Organic chromium, an active component of GTF (glucose tolerance factor), supports the efficient use of insulin and, therefore, normal blood sugar levels. This highly absorbable form of chromium also supports weight management and lean muscle mass when used with diet and exercise programs.