Chromium Supplements (Systemic)
Before Using This Dietary SupplementIf you are taking this dietary supplement without a prescription, carefully
read and follow any precautions on the label. For chromium, the following
should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your health care professional if you have ever
had any unusual or allergic reaction to chromium. Also tell your health care
professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives,
or dyes.
Pregnancy - 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 and/or fetus and should be avoided.
Breast-feeding - 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 and/or baby and
should be avoided.
Children - Problems in children have not been reported with
intake of normal daily recommended amounts.
Older adults - Problems in older adults have not been reported with
intake of normal daily recommended amounts.
Medicines or other dietary supplements - Although certain medicines or dietary supplements should not be used together
at all, in other cases they may be used 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 medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of chromium. Make sure you tell your health care
professional if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) - Taking chromium supplements
when you have a chromium deficiency may cause a change in the amount of insulin
you need
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