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Nutrition 101: Chromium
Published in May 2007
Prepared by Jessica Hookham
Reviewed by Gloria Tsang, RD
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Recommended Intake
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- Males 19-50 yrs: 35 ug/day
- Males 51+ yrs: 30 ug/day
- Females 19-50 yrs: 25 ug/day
- Females 51+ yrs: 20 ug/day
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What's Chromium for?
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- Maintains normal blood sugar levels by increasing the effectiveness of insulin as part of Glucose Tolerance Factor
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Best Food Sources
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- Meat (especially liver), peas, beans, cheese, whole grains, brewer's yeast, red wine
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