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Nutritional ergogenic aids: chromium, exercise, and muscle mass
1Department of Exercise Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 01003.
International Journal of Sport Nutrition
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Chromium supplements are advertised as a safe alternative for athletes seeking muscle gain. Current research explores the link between chromium, exercise, and increased muscle mass.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Science
- Nutritional Biochemistry
Background:
- Athletes seek safe alternatives to anabolic steroids for muscle development.
- Chromium supplements are marketed as a safer option for increasing muscle mass.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the theoretical basis for chromium's role in muscle mass.
- To examine current research on chromium supplementation and exercise.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of theoretical mechanisms.
- Analysis of existing studies on chromium and exercise.
Main Results:
- The theoretical basis for chromium's effect on muscle mass is explored.
- Current research on chromium's relationship with exercise and muscle gain is summarized.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to validate claims of chromium supplementation for muscle mass.
- Understanding chromium's role in exercise physiology is ongoing.