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Chromium
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Chromium is a nutrient mineral — Trace mineral involved in breakdown of sugar and manufacture of fats
What it does
Trace mineral involved in breakdown of sugar and manufacture of fats
Where you'll see it
Fruit, beer, oysters, liver, egg yolk, potatoes with skin, mushrooms, brewer's yeast, wines
What the research says
Poisonous in large amounts. Ingestion can result in violent gastrointestinal irritation. Can be carcinogenic according to Environmental Defense Fund.
Benefits
Works together with insulin; chromium-rich diet may prevent type 2 diabetes.
Regulatory status
- Notes: #18 on CERCLA Priority List
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Chromium is poisonous in large amounts. Ingestion can result in violent gastrointestinal irritation