According to a study conducted by the researchers from Louisiana State University (LSU) and the University of Florida, taking chromium picolinate as a daily supplement that can reduce hunger, fat cravings and food intake,
As part of their study, they assigned 42 healthy, non-smoking, overweight women with carbohydrate cravings to take either a 1,000 microgram chromium picolinate or a placebo. Researchers measured the women’s food intake in every meal at the beginning of the study, after one week and after eight weeks.
The participants, then, reported that their cravings for carbohydrates, sweets, and high-fat food were decreased after taking the chromium picolinate, greater than those taking placebo. Hunger level and food intake of those taking placebo decreased by only 8 percent but those taking chromium picolinate decreased by 25 percent. In addition, women taking chromium supplement lost an average weight of 0.5 kilograms (1.1 pounds) but those taking placebo gained an equivalent amount.
The body needs chromium in metabolizing carbohydrates, protein and fat. Chromium is found in whole grains, brewer’s yeast and animal products like cheese, pork kidney or lean meats. However, the body’s ability to absorb chromium is low, that’s why researchers are looking for more bioavailable forms of nutrient. Studies suggested that chromium picolinate might be one such form.
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