Seeking to resolve scientific debate, officials with the National Toxicology Program plan to conduct a comprehensive study to determine whether chromium 6 is a carcinogen when people drink it in water ...

In addition to extremely high levels of lead, the FDA has found elevated levels of chromium in cinnamon applesauce products marketed for children. The applesauce in question was manufactured by the ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is concerned about the increased prevalence of diabetes, a chronic health condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. There are ...

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Authorities at this airlift hub in western Tokyo dismissed as false a claim circulating on social media that the base’s water supply may be tainted by chromium VI, or ...

Chromium supplements are most recognized for their ability to improve the action of natural insulin. But there are other uses, as well as precautions, to be aware of. Chromium is a mineral that your ...

Chromium is a mineral that’s been gaining some hard-won respect, primarily for its demonstrated ability to normalize blood-sugar concentrations (SN: 5/1/04, p. 282). It can help people exhibiting ...

You’ve likely heard about how nutrients such as fiber, protein, and iron are essential for maintaining your health. While this is certainly true, there are many vitamins and minerals that don’t ...

Chromium is a trace mineral that plays a role in the way your body breaks down protein, carbs, and fats (1, 2). It’s not an essential mineral, so you won’t experience health issues if you’re deficient ...