Chromium (Cr)

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Functions Glucose metabolism Deficiency Adult-onset diabetes Good Sources Natural Meats beef, chicken, pork, lamb, liver, oyster, shrimp Vegetables black pepper, green pepper, potato, spinach, parsnips, fresh chili, carrots Fruit apple, banana, orange, blueberries cheese egg whole grains beans beer Food Quantity mcg Beef, round 3.5 oz 57 Whole wheat bread 1 slice 12 Green peeper 3.5 oz 19 Cheese, swiss 3.5 oz 11 Artificial brewer's yeast wheat bran wheat germ Adequate Intakes (AI) Males (Adult) 35 mcg Female (Adult) 25 mcg Sufficient data to set RDA are unavailable Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) Adults (19 to 50 yrs) not yet determined Intakes above UL may lead to negative health consequences. Supplementation Not necessary, not recommended