Chromium Picolinate May Lessen Inflammation in Diabetic Nephropathy

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 14:56 in Health & Medicine

Taking chromium picolinate may help lessen inflammation associated with diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease), say researchers. In a study comparing diabetic mice treated with chromium picolinate with those that received placebo, the researchers found that mice who received the supplement had lower levels of albuminuria (protein in the urine), an indication of kidney disease.

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