Chromium Supplements : Before Using

Chromium Supplements - Systemic

Chromium Supplements *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

Before Using This Dietary Supplement

If you are taking this dietary supplement without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For chromium, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your health care professional if you have ever had any unusual or allergy to chromium. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

It is especially important that you are receiving enough vitamins and minerals when you become pregnant and that you continue to receive the right amount of vitamins and minerals throughout your pregnancy. The healthy growth and development of the fetus depend on a steady supply of nutrients from the mother. However, taking large amounts of a dietary supplement during pregnancy may be harmful to the mother andfetus and must be avoided.

Breast-feeding problem

It is important that you receive the right amounts of vitamins and minerals so that your baby will also get the vitamins and minerals needed to grow properly. However, taking large amounts of a dietary supplement while breast-feeding may be harmful to the mother andbaby and must be avoided.

Use for Children

Problems in child have not been reported with intake of normal daily recommended amounts.

Elderly care

Problems in older adults have not been reported with intake of normal daily recommended amounts.

Medicines or other dietary supplements Although certain medication or dietary supplements must not be using together at all, in other cases they may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your health care professional may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any other dietary supplement or any prescription or over-the-counter - OTC medication.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of chromium. Make sure you tell your health care professional if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Diabetes mellitus - sugar diabetes Taking chromium supplements when you have a chromium deficiency may cause a change in the amount of insulin you need