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Does chromium help you lose weight?
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Yes: Chromium is essential for pancreas to heal. Chromium also uses fat for metabolism - pancreas is hurt by hidden food allergy so when you add chromium you heal indirectly the major issue of weight gain and help head in the right direction.
Answered 7/22/2020
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No: Although chromium influences Insulin and glucose metabolism, it has not been shown to produce sustained weight loss.
Answered 6/25/2014
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