Depletes Chromium. This medication is commonly used for Inflammation
Research has found that corticosteroids increased chromium excretion in patients after just three days. Chromium is an essential mineral that helps regulate blood sugar levels. This is important because corticosteroids themselves can raise blood sugar, contributing to diabetes. Evidence suggests that chromium supplementation improved fasting blood glucose levels in patients with steroid-induced diabetes.
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Chromium Polynicotinate — 200 mcg
Chromium is a cofactor for insulin signaling complexes; inadequate chromium status has been associated in some studies with impaired glucose tolerance and worsened glycemic control, though human data are mixed.
Low chromium status has been linked observationally to dyslipidemia and features of metabolic syndrome, although causality and clinical significance remain debated.
Chromium Picolinate by Pure Encapsulations — 200 mcg