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¹US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, North Dakota 58202, USA. hlukaski@gfhnrc.ars.usda.gov

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Chromium (Cr) is an essential mineral. This review explores Cr supplementation

Area of Science:

Nutritional Science
Biochemistry
Human Health

Background:

Chromium (Cr) is an essential mineral with growing public interest.
Concerns about low Cr intake have spurred research into its health effects.
Cr supplementation is being investigated for potential benefits in animals and humans.

Purpose of the Study:

To review Cr nutritional status.
To evaluate the effects of Cr supplementation on biological function, body composition, and health.
To describe a novel role of Cr in insulin function regulation.

Main Methods:

Literature review of Cr nutritional status.
Evaluation of studies on Cr supplementation effects.
Analysis of Cr's role in insulin regulation.

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Main Results:

Cr supplementation shows promising results for various biological functions.
A new biological role for Cr in regulating insulin function has been identified.
Evidence suggests potential benefits of Cr for body composition and overall health.

Conclusions:

Cr supplementation may offer health benefits, particularly in regulating insulin function.
Further research is needed to establish routine methods for assessing Cr nutriture in humans.
Understanding Cr's role is crucial for optimizing nutritional strategies.