GTF Chromium - Could It Wipe Out Diabetes Epidemic?

Perhaps, yes. But this natural ingredient has not been given the necessary attention to prove this claim. And I think you know the reason why. GTF chromium is a natural nutrient, and hence, cannot be patented. Translation - no money in it for Big Pharma and its lackeys in mainstream medicine. Instead, their attention is focused on making drugs that can bring in the billions.

Glucose Tolerance Factor [GTF] is a molecule primarily composed of trivalent chromium. It has been identified 5 decades ago as an essential nutrient for its role in blood sugar metabolism. According to a research in 1959 done at the National institutes of Health, type II diabetes is due to the lack GTF chromium.
Of course this finding got nowhere, probably for the reasons stated above. Oh, there is another form of chromium, chronium picolinate, which is being highly pushed, but which has been found by several studies to be ineffective. This is synthetic, and I understand the US government holds its patent. I wonder what's running in your minds...it's getting real messy now. [Search Amazon.com for GTF Chromium ]

Today, 90% of the population is chromium deficient, brought about by the Standard American Diet which draws its calories from refined sugar and flour, and from hydrogenated oils. This diet is designed to provide as little chromium as possible, and to ultimately lead to its depletion in the body. Aggravating this is the continuous exhaustion of chromium in the soils where natural food sources get the nutrient.

What is the critical role that GTF chromium plays in blood sugar metabolism?

If insulin is the transport vehicle of glucose to the cells, the GTF molecules act as the dockhands unloading it to the insulin receptors. If the body is short on GTF molecules, an insulin traffic jam eventually builds up resulting in higher blood sugar levels. So, you now see how crucial GTF chromium is in controlling sugar levels.

GTF chromium is found in a wide range of foods which include the following: high-bran breakfast cereals, whole grain products, processed meats, broccoli, green beans, nuts, spices, coffee, and some brands of beer and wine. It is also available in natural supplement form. Take the recommended dose of 200 mcg 3 times daily together with amino acids, vitamin C, and niacin, to improve its absorption rate in the intestines. [Search Amazon.com for GTF Chromium ]

Maybe, if given a chance to prove its worth, the regular consumption of GTF chromium, together with a healthy diet and moderate physical activity, can help at least in cutting a big chunk of the $218 billion drain in medical care that is spent annually in treating diabetes alone. [read: Diabetes Facts Alarming Projection]