Excess glucose not processed properly will be converted to fat and stored in tissues not suitable for fat storage. This essentially means that chromium can keep our blood sugar levels steady, stopping them from spiking which is what causes those nagging cravings and possible weight gain.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of twenty-five randomized controlled trials found favorable effects of chromium supplementation on glycaemic control in patients with diabetes, again showing that chromium can reduce our blood sugar and therefore our cravings.
The recommended dietary reference intake (DRI) of chromium is 35mcg (microgram) a day for adult men and 25mcg a day for adult women. After the age of 50, the recommended intake of chromium decreases to 30mcg a day for men and 20mcg a day for women.
Although chromium is usually found in dietary supplements, many foods also contain the mineral chromium. Meat, whole-grain products, fruits, and vegetables are considered good sources of chromium.
