Chromium

mineral · endocrine · Oral

Chromium, a mineral. Proposed role as a component of 'glucose tolerance factor' (low-MW chromodulin oligopeptide) potentiating insulin-receptor autophosphorylation.…

Proposed role as a component of 'glucose tolerance factor' (low-MW chromodulin oligopeptide) potentiating insulin-receptor autophosphorylation. Essentiality is disputed — some reviews argue Cr is a pharmacological agent at supplement doses rather than a required micronutrient.

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