Cancer research, in particular, may benefit from DNA methylation analysis, because changes in the methylation status of nucleosomal DNA promise to be a powerful marker in the early detection of neoplastic events (9-11).
Indications. 1  Chromium MAX assists in the uptake of glucose into cells. 2  Chromium is a component of Glucose Tolerance Factor, the biologically active form of chromium, involved in glucose metabolism. 3  A diet high in simple sugars or refined carbohydrates increases chromium requirements.
It occurs in older people with type 2 diabetes and in infants with protein-calorie malnutrition. Taking chromium supplements can help manage these conditions. However, it is not a substitute for other treatment. Because of the low absorption and high excretion rates of chromium, toxicity is not common.