Chromium supplements
Chromium is an important trace element that plays a central role in our metabolism. It is especially relevant for regulating blood sugar levels and improving insulin effectiveness.
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Chromium – the trace element for your sugar metabolism
Chromium plays a key role in maintaining a healthy sugar metabolism. It helps keep blood sugar levels balanced and supports the natural metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. A stable blood sugar level is crucial for your energy, performance, and well-being.
Chromium has proven insulin-supportive properties. It improves the absorption of glucose into the cell and ensures that more carbohydrates are stored as glycogen. Simply put: Chromium helps insulin function effectively to control your blood sugar levels.
Especially with unhealthy diets, high stress, or intense physical exertion, your need for chromium can increase. A deficiency in chromium could negatively affect your blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity.
Chromium for blood sugar – supplement for diabetics, athletes & pregnant women
Whether you have diabetes or are an ambitious athlete, chromium as a supplement can help you support your blood sugar levels in many situations. It not only helps keep blood sugar levels normal but can also compensate for insufficient chromium absorption – for example, with increasing metabolic issues as you age.
Diabetics: Chromium can help improve insulin function and support HbA1c levels – an important long-term marker for blood sugar. In this way, it makes a valuable contribution to overall metabolic health.
Athletes: During intense physical exertion, more energy from carbohydrates is needed. Chromium supports the body by ensuring smooth glucose metabolism and maintaining performance levels. The need for chromium increases during intense physical activities because more chromium is excreted through urine.
Pregnant Women: During pregnancy, the need for nutrients that support metabolism increases. Chromium helps keep blood sugar levels stable and prevents insulin resistance. However, high-dose chromium supplements should not be taken independently during pregnancy. Supplementation should only be done in consultation with your doctor.
Chromium 200
Taking chromium supplements: buy BIOGENA supplements
BIOGENA offers high-quality chromium supplements based on the latest scientific findings. Our products contain no unnecessary additives and are perfect for diabetics and anyone who wants to specifically support their chromium intake through their diet.
Invest in your health and discover BIOGENA's chromium supplements – the ideal choice for targeted support of your blood sugar metabolism!
DiaAntioxidans® Formula
 Chromium 200 |  DiaAntioxidans® Formula |  DiaPhyt® Formula | |
| Price | €25.90 | €99.90 | €37.90 |
| Info | Single-ingredient supplement for targeted intake of 200 µg chromium per capsule
| Combination preparation with chromium and many other micronutrients and plant extracts to supplement increased oxidative stress | Combination preparation with chromium and selected plant extracts to help regulate blood sugar levels |
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| Ingredients | 200 µg Chromium |
| 60 µg chromium with specially optimised plant extracts |
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