Chromium Pills
Chromium, found in tiny amounts in almost
all foods, helps the body burn fat, build muscle, and control blood sugar.
A little chromium is essential to good health, but does that mean extra
chromium must be extra healthy?
Supplement marketers and manufacturers
claim that chromium pills are a shortcut to the perfect body, but the
benefits are far from certain. For one thing, chromium is a nutrient and
not a drug, which means it can only help people who don't get enough chromium
in their diet. And while a few studies have found that chromium supplements
apparently lead to small gains in muscle and modest weight loss (as in
roughly 2 pounds of fat lost per month), several recent studies have found
no such effects.
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Note About Weight Loss Pills
To reduce health risks, do not buy weight loss pills or supplements
without first consulting your doctor. And when taking weight loss
drugs or pills, be sure to check in with your doctor regularly.
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