Chromium
Mechanism :
Enhances insulin receptor sensitivity in peripheral cells (component of glucose tolerance factor).
Indication :
- Supplement for parenteral nutrition
Contraindications :
Chromate allergy, leather contact allergy, impaired renal function, breastfeeding (high dose).
Dosing :
0-6 months:
0.2 mcg/day.
7-12 months:
5.5 mcg/day.
1-3 years:
11 mcg/day.
4-8 years:
15 mcg/day.
9-13 years:
21 mcg/day (female), 25 mcg/day (Male).
14-18 years (female):
21 mcg/day.
Adverse Effect :
Cognitive dysfunction, headache, insomnia, irritability, mood changes, motor dysfunction, perceptual dysfunction, sleep disturbances, weight gain (high dose), anemia, hemolysis, thrombocytopenia, renal/liver impairment (high dose).
Interaction :
No significant interactions found.
Hepatic Dose :
No dosage adjustments are recommended.