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Chromium Supplementation May Improve Insulin Sensitivity and Body Composition in Children
By Derrick DeSilva Jr., M.D., Community Insider -- Published: February 24, 2011

In a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study involving 25 overweight children aged 9-12 years, results indicate that short-term supplementation with chromium may improve insulin sensitivity and body composition. The children were randomized to 400 microg chromium chloride or placebo, during a 6-week lifestyle modification regimen that included nutritional education and 3x90 min of aerobic physical activity weekly. At intervention end, chromium chloride supplemented children showed positive changes in HOMA, QUICKI, lean body mass and percentage body fat, compared with children in the placebo group. Thus, the authors of this study conclude, "These results suggest that short-term chromium supplementation can improve insulin sensitivity and body composition in overweight children."

Reference:

"Effects of short-term chromium supplementation on insulin sensitivity and body composition in overweight children: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study," Kim CW, Joo NS, et al, J Nutr Biochem, 2011 Jan 7; [Epub ahead of print]. (Address: Department of Family Practice and Community Health, Ajou University School of Medicine, 443-721 Suwon, Korea).
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Thomas
Thomas
March 11, 2011 10:13 am
Despite chromium receiving an evidence grade of F (strong negative scientific evidence) for weight loss on Natural Standard, I still see chromium supplements being advertised. I recently heard a podcast on weight loss, and they stressed the importance of physical activity and saw supplements more as a second-line treatment. I am willing to bet the nutritional education and 3x90 min of aerobic physical activity weekly included in the study played a significant part of their results.
mak09375
mak09375
February 24, 2011 03:49 pm
It is great to see that studies are being done to address the childhood obesity problem we have in this country. I was happy to see that lifestyle modifications were incorporated as well. I was actually surprised to see that chromium chloride was used. Chromium picolinate is the more common form. I checked on naturalstandard.com to find more information on chromium and found that it was given a grade B for treatment of diabetes and high blood sugar, but was given a grade F for weight loss. Check out the website if you want to know more.



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