Whole blood chromium

The total amount of chromium in adults is about 6mg. Chromium is absorbed by the intestine and enters the plasma to bind to transferrin, which transports chromium to the liver and the body. Chromium is mainly excreted by the urine. Chromium can increase the breakdown and excretion of cholesterol, reduce cholesterol in the blood, and prevent the formation of arteriosclerosis. Chromium is also an effective component of glucose tolerance factor, which functions to assist insulin in using glucose. Therefore, the amount of chromium in the body is inversely related to the incidence of cardiovascular disease. The protective effect of chromium on cardiovascular is related to its participation in glucose and lipid metabolism.

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