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Chromium in diet   

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Alternative names:

Diet - chromium

Definition:

Chromium is an essential mineral that is not made by the body and must be obtained from the diet.

Functions

Chromium is important in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Chromium stimulates fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis and is an activator of several enzymes.

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