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The typical modern diet, high in refined foods with added sugar, creates a chromium deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChromium Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChromium supplements may benefit people who consume a high sugar diet, which leads to increased urinary excretion of chromium. Other factors that can reduce chromium stores are infection, strong exercise, stress, pregnancy and breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific benefits of chromium include maintaining balanced blood sugar levels, controlling glucose and fatty acid metabolism, improving energy, managing food cravings and reducing the need for insulin (leading to improved arterial health).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with diabetes types I and II, hypoglycaemia, sugar cravings, obesity, low energy or high cholesterol may benefit from taking a chromium supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChromium Side Effects and Contraindications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe when used as directed. 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