Mineral
Chromium
Recommended Daily Allowance: 25–35 mcg
Chromium enhances insulin action and helps regulate blood sugar levels. Important for macronutrient metabolism.
✅ Health Benefits
- Enhancing insulin action
- Blood sugar regulation
- Fat and carbohydrate metabolism
- Appetite control
⚠️ Deficiency Signs
- Impaired glucose tolerance
- Elevated cholesterol
- Neuropathy
🛑 Excess
- Kidney damage (from supplements >1000 mcg)
🏆 Top Sources in NeuroDiet Database
Buckwheat cooked (200g)
200g
4 mcg
200g
White rice cooked (200g)
200g
4 mcg
200g
Brown rice cooked (200g)
200g
4 mcg
200g
Oatmeal on water (200g)
200g
4 mcg
200g
Oatmeal on milk (200g)
200g
4 mcg
200g
Millet porridge (200g)
200g
4 mcg
200g
Pearl barley (200g)
200g
4 mcg
200g
Semolina on milk (200g)
200g
4 mcg
200g
Couscous cooked (200g)
200g
4 mcg
200g
Bulgur cooked (200g)
200g
4 mcg
200g
💡 Interesting Facts
- Broccoli, grape juice, meat are good sources
- Absorption from food is only 0.4–2.5%
- Physical activity increases chromium loss through sweat
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