Hardenbergh
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Did you know that there have been lots of studies done on the use of Chromium and diabetes? In fact the week after I started taking it (in synthetic form, instead of organically bound which, is what the book I was reading recommended), I was high as a kite. And when reading the label, it says to be sure and consult your doctor if, you were taking insulin. But I wasn't taking insulin, and I still had this horrendous reaction. I had also read elsewhere (later) that most normal people could take up to a thousand times as much Chromium (200 micrograms) without any kind of adverse reaction. Yet obviously with my sensitivity to it, it was a clear indication to me that my problem was related to diabetes. So I opted to take a different form of Chromium (organically bound or, GTF Chromium) and at a smaller dosage (100 micrograms). And sure enough my energy level increased (to a steady level), the angina pains I was experiencing began to subside (and gone in about a month), as well as the rest of the symptoms I was experiencing. So, it began to look like smooth sailing ... that is, until the drug companies began to discontinue it a month or two later. And I eventually wound up going to the doctor because I couldn't find a suitable replacement.
I found some interesting information about GTF Chromium and other forms of chromium. Is your blood sugar okay now or haven't you had it checked? Were you ever told that you have Type II diabetes?
I probably shouldn't be asking about your medical history but since you were discussing your experience with chromium, I thought it was OK since you were talking about some of your symptoms anyway. Perhaps I shouldn't have asked additional questions or save it for a PM.
http://www.mendosa.com/chromium.htm
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