Proteins are necessary for tissue repair and for the construction of new tissue. Every cell needs protein to maintain its life. Protein is also the primary substance used to replace worn out or dead cells. Your muscles, hair, nails, skin, and eyes are made of protein.
Taking supplemental chromium has been shown repeatedly to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, even to the point of reversing type II diabetes in many people (1). Thus, as my old clinical nutrition professor pointed out, apparently a chromium deficiency can actually lead to type II diabetes.
The Study. People 60 and over at risk for type diabetesâwith the extremely common âprediabetesâ picture of high fasting sugarâwere asked to walk. They did it two different waysâfor 15 minutes after meals, or for one 45 minute session in the evening. The Results. Both walking âinterventionsâ improved glucose tolerance.