One of the piquÃ© fabrics, made in cotton or cotton blends and with a small, distinct raised pattern on its face. Birdseye piquÃ©âs pattern is a tiny diamond shape, reminiscent of a birdâs eye. A similar but somewhat larger oval pattern is called bullseye piquÃ©. Also written birdâs-eye piquÃ©, birdâs eye piquÃ©.
Chromium Estimated Population At Risk At Identified Sites: 7.3 Million People. Estimated Global Impact: 13 to 17 Million People. Introduction. Chromium is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is commonly used in industrial processes and can cause severe health effects in humans. Although it can be released through natural forces, the majority of the environmental releases of chromium are from industrial sources.
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that has received much attention as a dietary supplement because good dietary sources of chromium are scarce and intake is generally low. There is debate, however, regarding optimal amounts and exactly how chromium works in the body. In recent years, some very elegant work has revealed that chromium augments the actions of insulin, which is consistent with studies showing that long-term use effectively controls blood sugar (glucose) levels in people with intolerance to carbohydrates.