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chromium deficiency

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chromium deficiency
A rare condition characterized by ↓ weight, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, ↓ respiratory quotients, peripheral neuropathy. See Chromium.


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In particular, type two diabetes has been linked to chromium deficiency.
Chromium deficiency is difficult to measure, because it is an ultra-trace mineral, occurring in concentrations equivalent to a penny in a million dollars of pennies.
Most of us do not suffer from a chromium deficiency but excess chromium is excreted and can''t become toxic.
 
 
 
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