The ACSM believes that chromium supplementation is not necessary. A diet high in unrefined foods, including a wide variety of foods to obtain adequate amounts of chromium, is recommended. According to the ACSM, the diet should provide enough chromium to meet the needs of most people, including those who exercise regularly. The ACSM does not believe that supplemental chromium will enhance muscle mass development and loss of body fat in persons who ingest sufficient amounts of chromium. The evidence supporting beneficial effects of chromium supplementation on blood lipid levels and glucose levels is inconclusive.
More research is needed before a final verdict can be issued.
Emergency calls go directly to a clinician, and nonemergency calls are returned. Funding is provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration AIDS Education and Training Centers, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved accuDEXA Bone Mineral Density Assessment System, a relatively low-cost diagnostic tool for use in assessing bone mineral density in the physician's office. According to the manufacturer, the system is small, requires little technical training and produces test results in just 30 seconds. It appears to weaken brain functions that restrain inappropriate aggression.