Effects of chromium picolinate on glycemic control and kidney of the obese Zucker rat
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chromium picolinate (Cr(pic)3) is advocated as adjuvant therapy for impaired glycemic control, despite concerns for DNA damage. Potential toxicity of Cr(pic)3 should be greater for the kidney that accumulates chromium. Therefore, we...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-12-01
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Series: | Nutrition & Metabolism |
Online Access: | http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/6/1/51 |