Active Ingredient:
information from selected non-manufacturer sources
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Chromium |
Description |
A trace element that plays a role in glucose metabolism. It has the atomic symbol Cr, atomic number 24, and atomic weight 52. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP85-002,1985), chromium and some of its compounds have been listed as known carcinogens. [MeSH]
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Related Names/Sources |
Chromic Chloride; Chromium Amino Acid Chelate; Chromium Amino Nicotinate; Chromium Chloride; Chromium Dinicolinate Glycinate; Chromium Dinicotinate Glycinate; Chromium Dioxide; Chromium Picolinate; Chromium Polynicotinate; Chromium Proteinate; Chromium Sulfate |
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General Information |
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Chromium [ODS-Fact Sheet] |
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Chromium
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Last updated: 24 October 2007