Iron depletion therapy and chromium supplementation for improving insulin

abstract: The effects of iron and chromium blood concentrations have been linked to blood glucose control in diabetics. It is suggested that iron causes oxidative stress in the beta cells of the pancreas and adipocytes creating insulin insufficiency and resistance. Chromium is believed to increase...

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Other Authors: Jarrett, Nia M. (Author)
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.29912