Guest guest Posted November 18, 2002 Report Share Posted November 18, 2002 Alobar Why are you using Chromium. I have some home but cannot use it it makes me sick. This is the second time I have tried this chromium as it was recommended and it is not for me. Diane, ----Original Message Follows---- " Alobar " <alobar Gettingwell Re: Craving Carbs Mon, 18 Nov 2002 15:57:04 -0600 - " Kevin McCall Whitt " <kmwhitt Monday, November 18, 2002 2:46 PM Craving Carbs > Anyone have any recommendations as to what type of supplements are most > effective at controlling carbohydrate cravings? I have been told 5-HTP is > effective, but the dosage required is too large. Also, anyone have any > experience with L-Glutamine? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.... > > Thanks, > > Kevin I would recommend a book -- " The Schwarzbein Principle " http://www.okit.com/diabetes%20conference/schwarzbeinbio.html http://www.lisaekus.com/books/theschwartzbeinprinciple.htm Carbohydrate cravings are coupled to all sorts of other cravings which jerk around seratonin levels. When I had to do a major cut-back on carbos, I found the job easier once I cut out flour, potatoes, sugar, all sauces containing MSG, corn sugar, salt, etc.), caffeine, etc. Tobacco, rage, alcohol, sleep dep can also trigger carbo cravings. After a year on a very simple diet, I can now have some canned goods or condiments which have small amounts of things I cut out a year ago without triggering a binge effect. From my perspective, moderation after a period of abstinence is far more efficacious than trying to cut back on carbos. I also use 400 mg of Chromium twice a day. Alobar Getting well is done one step at a time, day by day, building health and well being. list or archives: Gettingwell ........ Gettingwell- post............. Gettingwell digest form...... Gettingwell-digest individual emails Gettingwell-normal no email......... Gettingwell-nomail moderator ....... Gettingwell-owner ...... Gettingwell- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2002 Report Share Posted November 19, 2002 - " Free Minded " <freeminded52 Monday, November 18, 2002 5:13 PM Re: Craving Carbs > Alobar > > Why are you using Chromium. I have some home but cannot use it it makes me > sick. This is the second time I have tried this chromium as it was > recommended and it is not for me. > > > > Diane, > Chromium never made me ill. What form are you taking? As for why I am taking it, see below. Alobar Chromium May Reduce Risk of Diabetes June 27, 1997 NEW YORK (BW HealthWire) A new study presented at the 57th Annual Scientific Session of the American Diabetes Association Meeting in Boston, on June 23, 1997, demonstrated that daily supplementation with 1,000 micrograms of chromium supplied as chromium picolinate significantly enhanced the action of insulin. The subjects were moderately obese people with a high risk of developing type II (adult-onset) diabetes. Insulin is the master metabolic hormone in our body and regulates blood sugar; chromium is an essential trace mineral required by humans in order for insulin to work properly. In persons with the most common form of diabetes the effects of insulin on lowering blood sugar are reduced. This decrease in effect is referred to as insulin resistance, and is now believed to be the primary defect in type II diabetes. Years before any signs or symptoms of diabetes are seen in these at-risk individuals (such as those with a family history of diabetes), insulin resistance has already taken a toll on their blood sugar control. This study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial directed by William Cefalu, M.D., director of the Diabetes Comprehensive Care and Research Program at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University. It involved 29 overweight individuals who also had a family history of diabetes. They received either a placebo or 1,000 micrograms (1 mg) of chromium daily. After four months, insulin resistance was reduced by a statistically significant 40%, and this improvement was maintained at the end of eight months. Also examined in these subjects (using a sophisticated imaging technique) was the amount of abdominal fat present at the beginning and end of the study. The placebo group gained 6.5% abdominal fat while the chromium group gained just 1%. This difference was not statistically significant, possibly due to the small number of persons in the trial. " Even though only a small number of subjects were studied, the improvement in insulin sensitivity in chromium-supplemented subjects was quite significant and impressive, " noted Dr. Cefalu. " This is a potentially important finding in light of the fact that insulin resistance often precedes type II diabetes. Chromium picolinate is a nutritional supplement that can reduce risk factors for the development of diabetes. " Richard Anderson, Ph.D., senior scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Laboratory in Beltsville, Md., and a leading authority on dietary chromium added: " Dr. Cefalu's findings are exciting and could prove to be of great importance if replicated in future studies. They are certainly consistent with our findings which were reported at last year's ADA meeting: We found improved blood sugar control in a group of Chinese patients with type II diabetes who were supplemented with chromium. " The Chromium Information Bureau is an industry-supported, non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of scientific and clinical information on the essential trace mineral chromium. http://www4.netrition.com/chromium.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Chromium is a mineral reportedly beneficial in helping to control blood sugar. In one study, 180 Type II diabetics were divided into three groups: one given 100 mcg of chromium picolinate twice daily, the second 500 mcg chromium picolinate twice daily, and the third group a placebo twice daily. During the four months of the study, the blood sugar in the two groups taking chromium improved, especially in the individuals taking 500 mcg twice daily. (no URL handy) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ http://www.i-care.net/eyeresearch.html/ 8. 73% of type I and II diabetics who took chromium supplements reduced their requirement for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. Taking chromium and niacin together reduced fasting blood sugar levels and improved glucose tolerance. J Trace Elem Exp Med 1995: 8:183-90; Urberg M, Zemel MB, Metabolism 1987; 36:896-99. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 4. Chromium, high-dose vitamin E, magnesium, soluble fiber, and possibly taurine appear likely to lessen risk for macrovascular disease (retinopathy) in diabetics. McCarty, Med Hypotheses 1997 Aug;49(2):143-52. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2002 Report Share Posted November 19, 2002 I feel like in a coma when I use Chromium, it is the opposite effects for me. Niacin, I was told to use that but I almost forgot what it was used for. Do we buy niacin at the health food store? This is quite hard not being able to have any carb almost or worst not digesting any. Diane, ----Original Message Follows---- " Alobar " <alobar Gettingwell Re: Craving Carbs Mon, 18 Nov 2002 19:28:42 -0600 - " Free Minded " <freeminded52 Monday, November 18, 2002 5:13 PM Re: Craving Carbs > Alobar > > Why are you using Chromium. I have some home but cannot use it it makes me > sick. This is the second time I have tried this chromium as it was > recommended and it is not for me. > > > > Diane, > Chromium never made me ill. What form are you taking? As for why I am taking it, see below. Alobar Chromium May Reduce Risk of Diabetes June 27, 1997 NEW YORK (BW HealthWire) A new study presented at the 57th Annual Scientific Session of the American Diabetes Association Meeting in Boston, on June 23, 1997, demonstrated that daily supplementation with 1,000 micrograms of chromium supplied as chromium picolinate significantly enhanced the action of insulin. The subjects were moderately obese people with a high risk of developing type II (adult-onset) diabetes. Insulin is the master metabolic hormone in our body and regulates blood sugar; chromium is an essential trace mineral required by humans in order for insulin to work properly. In persons with the most common form of diabetes the effects of insulin on lowering blood sugar are reduced. This decrease in effect is referred to as insulin resistance, and is now believed to be the primary defect in type II diabetes. Years before any signs or symptoms of diabetes are seen in these at-risk individuals (such as those with a family history of diabetes), insulin resistance has already taken a toll on their blood sugar control. This study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial directed by William Cefalu, M.D., director of the Diabetes Comprehensive Care and Research Program at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University. It involved 29 overweight individuals who also had a family history of diabetes. They received either a placebo or 1,000 micrograms (1 mg) of chromium daily. After four months, insulin resistance was reduced by a statistically significant 40%, and this improvement was maintained at the end of eight months. Also examined in these subjects (using a sophisticated imaging technique) was the amount of abdominal fat present at the beginning and end of the study. The placebo group gained 6.5% abdominal fat while the chromium group gained just 1%. This difference was not statistically significant, possibly due to the small number of persons in the trial. " Even though only a small number of subjects were studied, the improvement in insulin sensitivity in chromium-supplemented subjects was quite significant and impressive, " noted Dr. Cefalu. " This is a potentially important finding in light of the fact that insulin resistance often precedes type II diabetes. Chromium picolinate is a nutritional supplement that can reduce risk factors for the development of diabetes. " Richard Anderson, Ph.D., senior scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Laboratory in Beltsville, Md., and a leading authority on dietary chromium added: " Dr. Cefalu's findings are exciting and could prove to be of great importance if replicated in future studies. They are certainly consistent with our findings which were reported at last year's ADA meeting: We found improved blood sugar control in a group of Chinese patients with type II diabetes who were supplemented with chromium. " The Chromium Information Bureau is an industry-supported, non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of scientific and clinical information on the essential trace mineral chromium. http://www4.netrition.com/chromium.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Chromium is a mineral reportedly beneficial in helping to control blood sugar. In one study, 180 Type II diabetics were divided into three groups: one given 100 mcg of chromium picolinate twice daily, the second 500 mcg chromium picolinate twice daily, and the third group a placebo twice daily. During the four months of the study, the blood sugar in the two groups taking chromium improved, especially in the individuals taking 500 mcg twice daily. (no URL handy) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ http://www.i-care.net/eyeresearch.html/ 8. 73% of type I and II diabetics who took chromium supplements reduced their requirement for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. Taking chromium and niacin together reduced fasting blood sugar levels and improved glucose tolerance. J Trace Elem Exp Med 1995: 8:183-90; Urberg M, Zemel MB, Metabolism 1987; 36:896-99. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 4. Chromium, high-dose vitamin E, magnesium, soluble fiber, and possibly taurine appear likely to lessen risk for macrovascular disease (retinopathy) in diabetics. McCarty, Med Hypotheses 1997 Aug;49(2):143-52. Getting well is done one step at a time, day by day, building health and well being. list or archives: Gettingwell ........ Gettingwell- post............. Gettingwell digest form...... Gettingwell-digest individual emails Gettingwell-normal no email......... Gettingwell-nomail moderator ....... Gettingwell-owner ...... 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