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Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Is Lower in US Adults Taking Chromium-Containing Supplements.

David J McIverAna Maria GrizalesJohn S BrownsteinAllison B Goldfine
Published in: The Journal of nutrition (2015)
Over one-half the adult US population consumes nutritional supplements, and over one-quarter consumes supplemental chromium. The odds of having T2D were lower in those who, in the previous 30 d, had consumed supplements containing chromium. Given the magnitude of exposure, studies on safety and efficacy are warranted.
Keyphrases
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • insulin resistance
  • adipose tissue
  • weight loss