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Cromo en la dieta - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Dieta y cromo

Definición:

El cromo es un mineral esencial que no es producido por el cuerpo y debe obtenerse de la alimentación.

Funciones:

El cromo es importante en el metabolismo de las grasas y de los carbohidratos. Estimula la síntesis de los ácidos grasos y del colesterol, los cuales son esenciales para la función cerebral y otros procesos corporales. El cromo también es importante en el metabolismo de la insulina.

Reviewed last on: 3/2/2011
Alison Evert, MS, RD, CDE, Nutritionist, University of Washington Medical Center Diabetes Care Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Hamrick I, Counts SH. Vitamin and mineral supplements. Wellness and Prevention. December 2008:35(4);729-747.

Rakel D, ed. Integrative Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.

Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.

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