Chromium Cr

Atomic Number: 26
Atomic Weight: 51.996

Human Physiology:

• Glucose metabolism and insulin function by glucose tolerance factor (GTF)
• Growth, immunology and reproductive functions

Source:

• Brewers' yeast, whole grains, dairy products, meat, beets, grapes, honey, clams

Deficiency:

• Impaired glucose tolerance
• High cholesterol
• Plaque formation

Excess:

• Bronchial, lung, nasal cancers from hexavalent toxic form from industrial pollution