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Taking Chromium Supplements with Other Medications
April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Unlike years past, we’re lucky that, in today’s modern world, we can purchase vitamins and nutritional supplements in stores and online to help us improve and maintain our health. Since our fast-paced world of picking up snacks and hamburgers to go doesn’t always allow us to consume the necessary amount of nutrients we need, the right kind of vitamins and supplements are increasingly important to our bodies.
Before taking chromium supplements, you should know that taking them along with your medications can pose some health risks. Fortunately, people who do so have experienced very few side effects. Still, it would be wise to pay attention to the medications you are taking alongside these chromium supplements. If you are not careful, these chromium supplements may interact with the effectiveness of your medication especially when they are taken regularly. In order to avoid this, it would be wise to speak with your pharmacist or doctor to seek advice on how chromium supplements can affect your medication.
Similarly, your intake of a chromium supplement may cause Substance A to be less effective in your body, while it also may make Substance B more effective. Confused? Unless you’re very familiar with biochemistry, only your physician and pharmacist can fully explain this to you, so never hesitate to ask questions. Don’t take risks with your health!
For example, some of the medications that people often take for acid reflux syndrome actually cause chromium loss in your body. These medications are corticosteroids, antacids, H2 blockers like famotidine, cimetidine, and nizatidine, plus proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole, pantoprazole, and lansoprazole. Contrarily, some medications actually help the body absorb chromium like the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs)aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen, and indomethacin, plus beta blocker drugs. Keep in mind that these are the drugs’ generic names, not their brand names. Ibuprofen, for instance, is commonly sold under the brand name Motrin. Ask your physician or pharmacist to help you understand exactly what medication you’re taking, and how it may interact with a chromium supplement.
When purchasing a chromium supplement, you’ll find that it comes in many common forms like chromium picolinate, chromium chloride, high-chromium yeast, and chromium citrate. With your doctor’s consultation, the amount of chromium you need in a supplement ranges from 50 to 200 micrograms. Your doctor will help you determine the right amount of chromium you should take.
It’s easy to buy chromium supplements either in a local store or from an online merchant. What’s not easy is determining whether or not the merchant sells a high-quality supplement at a reasonable price. Be sure to read the label when you buy chromium in a local store to make sure it comes in one of the forms and amounts mentioned here. Buying online is easy; read the “about chromium” or similar section of the site, and if you have any questions about the reputation of the seller or the quality of the chromium supplement, don’t hesitate to use the “contact us” section and ask questions! Once your credit card clears, a reliable vender will speed your chromium supplement right to your doorstep.
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