Chromium (Cr) was discovered in 1797 by Vauquelin. It is a relatively common element, with a mean concentration in United States soils of about 40 mg/kg. Chromium is an essential dietary nutrient and is required for sugar and fat metabolism. Normal dietary intake of Cr for humans is often insufficient with up to 90% of American diets deficient in chromium. [more]

Due to excessive chromium loss and marginal chromium intake, athletes may have an increased requirement for chromium. [more]

. . . chromium may be involved in the control of the glucose/insulin system . . . [more]