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Description

Chromium is a mineral that humans require in trace amounts, although its mechanisms of action in the body and the amounts needed for optimal health are not well defined. It is found primarily in two forms: 1) trivalent (chromium 3+), which is biologically active and found in food, and 2) hexavalent (chromium 6+), a toxic form that results from industrial pollution. Our focus is exclusively on trivalent (3+) chromium. Chromium is known to enhance the action of insulin. Chromium also appears to be directly involved in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism, but more research is needed to determine the full range of its roles in the body. Chromium is widely distributed in the food supply, but most foods provide only small amounts (less than 2 micrograms [mcg] per serving). Meat and whole-grain products, as well as some fruits, vegetables, and spices are relatively good sources. In contrast, foods high in simple sugars (like sucrose and fructose) are low in chromium. Source: National Institutes of Health, NIH: Chromium Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet

Basic Part Properties

Part Name
Chromium intake
Part Display Name
Chromium intake
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2015-11-17
Construct for LOINC Short Name
Chromium intake

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Language Variants Get Info

Tag Language Translation
zh-CN Chinese (China) 铬摄入
Synonyms: 铬（Cr、铬质、铬元素）摄入（摄取、摄食、吸收、吸入、食入、进食、饮入、饮下、喝下、吃进、喝下去、吃进去）;铬摄入（摄取、摄食、吸收、食入、进食）量（数量）
it-IT Italian (Italy) Assunzione di Cromo
nl-NL Dutch (Netherlands) chroom-inname