Now Foods: Tri- Chromium Insulin Co Factor 500 mcg, 180 vcaps (2 pack)
Now Foods Tri-Chromium with Cinnamon supports helthy glucose metabolsim. Now Foods Tri-Chromium with Cinnamon contains chromium, an essential trace mineral that works with insulin to support healthy blood glucose levels already within the normal range and plays an important role in the proper utilization of protein, fat and carbohydrates.Cinnamon in Now Foods Tri-Chromium with Cinnamon has been used throughout history by herbalists to promote healthy digestion and metabolism. The latest research was used to formulate this new Chromium compound (NOW product #1428). NOW wanted to produce a higher strength companion product to our 200 mcg. Chromium, and decided to use three different forms of Chromium, with True Cinnamon powder as a base.Chromium is a mineral nutrient that serves as a cofactor for insulin, making it essential for insulin to function properly in its role as a chemical signal. Insulin is the signal that allows glucose and amino acids from the bloodstream to enter the cell. Insulin is also one of the chemical signals that tells the body when to produce muscle tissue and when to store fat. Therefore, both insulin and Chromium are critical for the maintenance of serum glucose levels within healthy ranges.