Toronto Functional Medicine Center offers IV therapy with chromium supplements in Toronto – Digital Journal

Toronto, Ontario –

That Center for Functional Medicine in Toronto offers chromium IV therapy in Toronto. The center, which focuses on integrative medicine and functional care, has published a blog post that talks about the benefits of chromium, who it’s ideal for, and how to administer the supplement as part of IV therapy.

Chromium is a trace element, meaning it occurs naturally in low concentrations. This micronutrient can help it fight a range of health issues, including diabetes, blood pressure, and cognitive decline.

It has been proposed that chromium binds to an oligopeptide to form chromodulin, a low molecular weight chromium-binding substance that binds to and activates the insulin receptor to promote insulin action. This may give chromium the ability to play a role in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and potentially implicate it in nutrient absorption, longevity, managing cardiovascular disease, and balancing glucose and energy levels. Chromium can also protect the body from DNA damage, which could help prevent or delay chronic disease.

Because chromium is found in trace amounts in foods like turkey, grains, lettuce, and apples, chromium deficiency is not commonly reported. However, some patients are known to develop chromium deficiency, including pregnant women, the elderly, those who regularly engage in intense physical effort or exercise, and those who consume excessive amounts of processed and sugary foods.

The Toronto Functional Medicine Center lists some of the symptoms of chromium deficiency as unexplained weight loss, unexplained changes in appetite, insulin resistance, confusion, memory loss, poor skin health, mood swings, worsening eye health, and slow recovery time from wounds or cuts.

Because chromium can regulate lipid metabolism and cholesterol levels, it could help patients who need help controlling their cholesterol levels. A study published in the Western Journal of Medicine found that adults taking the chromium supplement had lower levels of LDL cholesterol.

The Toronto Functional Medicine Center also promotes the use of chromium and other dietary supplements in the prevention and treatment of type II diabetes, as several studies have confirmed positive results. The blog post cites a study published in the journal Diabetes stating: “…supplemental chromium had significant beneficial effects on HbA1c, glucose, insulin and cholesterol variables in patients with type 2 diabetes. The beneficial effects…in individuals with diabetes were observed at concentrations in excess of the upper limit of estimated safe and reasonable daily dietary intake.”

Because chromium can stimulate an improvement in glucose levels, the Toronto Functional Medicine Center says it may promote anti-aging effects by supporting brain function associated with age-related diseases. The blog post cites a study in the journal Medical Hypotheses, which states: “…boosting insulin activity in the brain with chromium picolinate may help keep the hypothalamus in a more functionally youthful state…. Since both the pineal and thymus glands are dependent on insulin activity, chromium may support their function as well.”

The role chromium plays in regulating blood sugar levels may contribute to its ability to soothe hormonally-induced acne breakouts. Athletes can opt for chromium supplements to avoid mineral deficiencies. According to an article published in Sports Medicine “…Athletes who restrict calories to maintain low body weight could be putting their chromium status at risk. Some evidence also shows that exercise can increase urinary chromium loss.”

Functional medicine healthcare providers at the Toronto Functional Medicine Center may administer chromium supplements as part of IV therapy that includes infusion therapy, vitamin drip therapy, and intravenous fluids combined with oral supplementation.

The Toronto Functional Medicine Center uses a combination of acupuncture, integrative functional medicine, IV therapy, alopathic medicine, naturopathic medicine, detoxification, and bioidentical hormone treatments to address a wide range of issues including adrenal fatigue, brain health, chronic conditions, detoxification, Digestive health, food allergies or intolerance, hormone imbalances, infertility, immunity, inflammation, menopause, mold toxicity, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid dysfunction and others.

Readers can also view a recent press release in which the Toronto-based Functional Medicine Clinic discussed the benefits of IV therapy with NAC. Contact the clinic by phone (416) 968-6961or by email at [email protected].