Improve Your Weight Loss Journey with Chromium and Pyridoxine

When it comes to weight loss, you may be surprised by the major difference that a few of the right minerals and vitamins can make. Two such examples include chromium and pyridoxine, better known as B6. But what exactly is chromium and pyridoxine and how can they help you with your weight loss journey?

Chromium

Chromium is an essential trace element that is known to form a compound in the body that helps to enhance the effects of insulin while also lowering glucose levels. Some studies have shown that chromium supplements may help people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Other studies have found a positive correlation between taking chromium supplements and seeing improvements with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as well as helping with psychological disorders, cholesterol, Parkinson’s disease and heart disease.

While there is no recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for chromium, some experts suggest that 1,000 micrograms per day should be the most that is necessary. While most people get enough chromium in their diets from the foods that they eat, some may need additional supplement to help enjoy the benefits that chromium provides. Good food sources for chromium include broccoli, green beans, potatoes, whole-grain products, beef, poultry, apples, bananas, grape juice and milk and dairy products.

Pyridoxine

Pyridoxine, or vitamin B6, is a necessary vitamin that your body uses to utilize the energy from the foods that you eat while also assisting with the proper functioning of your nerves and the production of red blood cells. It is also used to treat vitamin B deficiency. This vitamin I found naturally in many foods, including whole-grain cereals, vegetables, fish, beans, liver and other organ meats. On the other hand, certain conditions can lead to low levels of vitamin B6, such as liver diseases, alcoholism, heart failure and an overactive thyroid. Certain medications can also lead to low levels of B6, such as isoniazid, hydralazine, cycloserine and peniclliamine.

Both Chromium and Pyridoxine are found in EDGE from Prolean Wellness. This supplement can go a long way toward helping you to burn fat more efficentily. Contact us today to learn more!