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Chromium makes me tired

Posted by Maxime on December 17, 2007, at 16:13:56

Hi

I have always taken chromium to keep my blood sugar levels normal. Someone posted an article about it being used for depression in higher doses.

I have been taking 600 mg a day but it makes me really tired at that dosage.

Anyone have similiar experiences?

Maxime

Re: Chromium makes me tired

Posted by Netch on December 18, 2007, at 4:05:02

In reply to Chromium makes me tired, posted by Maxime on December 17, 2007, at 16:13:56

Chromium lowers blood glucose, which can make you feel fatigued.

/Netch

Re: Chromium makes me tired » Maxime

Posted by tecknohed on December 18, 2007, at 7:53:24

In reply to Chromium makes me tired, posted by Maxime on December 17, 2007, at 16:13:56

Maybe reduce to the recommended 200mg/day. That should be plenty if you take it correctly.

Maybe I'll try it at night. :) (nm)

Posted by Maxime on December 18, 2007, at 19:35:23

In reply to Re: Chromium makes me tired » Maxime, posted by tecknohed on December 18, 2007, at 7:53:24

Re: Chromium makes me tired » Maxime

Posted by sregan on January 27, 2008, at 19:25:19

In reply to Chromium makes me tired, posted by Maxime on December 17, 2007, at 16:13:56

I've read that chromium will lower cortisol which could make you tired if you are already low.

"Supplementing 200 mcg of chromium has been shown to reduce cortisol levels by 48%! Magnesium, vitamin C, and pantothenic acid further reduce this deadly hormone"

"The amino acid glutamine (250 to 500 mg up to three times daily) and the mineral chromium (200 mcg) supplemented regularly will also reduce cravings for sweets and starches caused by hypoglycemia by stabilizing delivery of sugar to the brain. To quickly break an irresistible craving, open the capsule of glutamine and place it under the tongue"

from: http://www.cancertutor.com/Autism/ComprehensiveGuide.doc

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