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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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It is possible to end up with a short-term chromium deficiency.
Animals with chromium deficiency will metabolize sugar at almost half the normal rate, Mertz says, "which means, at least in animals, that chromium is necessary for maximum effectiveness of insulin.
In addition, epidemiological research suggested a strong correlation between chromium deficiency and chronic disease.
 
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