Category: Chromium Thursday, February 13, 2014 Chromium an Essential Mineral YOU Need to Know About! Chromium is an essential trace mineral that plays an important role in optimizing insulin function and the regulation of blood glucose levels. Chromium may also be anti-atherogenic and assist in lowering cholesterol. Following food intake, blood glucose levels rise causing insulin to be secreted by the pancreas. Insulin lowers blood glucose levels by increasing the rate at which glucose enters a person's cells. Chromium is believed to facilitate the attachment of insulin to the... Read More Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Thursday, February 13, 2014 Chromium