Dear Friends,
I was on a plane recently talking about supplements with a nice gentleman.
I mentioned how the essential mineral chromium can be helpful during weight loss because it helps your body maintain lean muscle mass, so more of the weight loss ends up as fat loss, which is preferred.
He said “chromium, isn’t that toxic?”
I replied, “I guess you’ve watched the movie Erin Brockovich?” He laughed and said, yes my wife loves that movie!
This discussion raises an important point – there’s a big difference between the “good” chromium, which is technically designated as “chromium 3+”, and the bad form that can be toxic, which is the oxidized chromium 6+ (or hexavalent chromium) used in certain industrial products.
If you’ve seen the movie, you may recall chromium 6+ was the focus point of the story and litigation.
A California utility was using chromium 6+ to fight corrosion of its equipment and it leaked into the local water supply. The court ruled that this contamination contributed to various illnesses suffered by local residents.
On the other hand, chromium 3+ is the essential nutrient found in foods like grains and vegetables.
In addition to helping support body composition (ie. more lean muscle, less fat), chromium helps our bodies transform fats, carbohydrates, and proteins into energy.
Perhaps most importantly, it plays a key role in healthy blood sugar metabolism, helping your body move glucose from the bloodstream and into cells. This is important for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels and healthy aging.
Chromium does this in two ways:
1. Supports Insulin: Insulin works to move glucose (or sugar) from the bloodstream and into cells and tissues, where it can be used for energy.
2. GLUT4 Activation: Chromium also helps produce and activate molecules called GLUT4 that transport glucose into cells.
Quality chromium supplement ingredients are made with the beneficial chromium 3+ form, as you’d expect.
However, the makers of Crominex 3+ tested some supplements with existing chromium sources and found that many were vulnerable to oxidation, which can potentially transform some of the chromium 3+ into the harmful chromium 6+.
This led to the development of Crominex 3+, which effectively shields the chromium from oxidation risk.
The chromium 3+ is wrapped in a protective bubble consisting of two powerful antioxidants: Capros – a natural extract from amla berry – and a purified mineral complex from the Himalayan mountains called Primavie.
Better yet, research data suggests that Crominex3+ may be superior for other reasons.
For example, in head-to-head studies, Crominex 3+ was found to be better absorbed and more bioavailable than other forms of chromium.
Plus, other research shows it may offer greater support for healthy blood sugar metabolism and help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and support your antioxidant defense.
This is why for the last 12 years, we’ve only used Crominex 3+ in our supplements.
You can find Crominex 3+ in our TrueGlucoSP blood sugar support product, which also features organic InSea2, a brown seaweed extract that slows carbohydrate absorption, and GlucoVantage, a highly absorbable and gentler form of berberine that’s easier on the stomach.
In addition, Crominex 3+ is part of the TrueNOx drink mix, which helps promote nitric oxide, essential for healthy blood flow for better workouts, and promotes lean muscle and faster recovery.
You can check out these products at naturecity.com or call us at 800-593-2563 if you have any questions.
Yours for Good Health,
Carl Pradelli
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