disorders of nutrition
Chromium Deficiency
Introduction
 deficiency is rare in developed countries and can result from Intravenous Feeding (total parenteral nutrition) used for a long time. (See also Overview of Minerals .) supplements are useful for people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) . People with diabetes should not take is absorbed better when eaten with foods that contain Vitamin C Deficiency or Chromiumsupplements do not enhance muscle size or strength. Symptoms ofchromiumdeficiency may include weight loss, confusion, impaired coordination, and a reduced response to sugar (glucose) in blood, increasing the risk of diabetes. Treatment ofchromiumdeficiency may involvechromiumsupplements. 