Conference rocks::weight_control

    Hi,
    
    Thanks for the info.  
    But, what is your interpretation of this article?
    
    I saw an infomertial regarding chewing gum with Chromium Picolinate and
    it was suppose to help you lose weight.  
    
    Did anyone else see this, staring the mother from the Brady bunch, I can't
    think of her name.
    
    Marianne

    Florence Henderson!
    
    RS

    I've just begun using the Chromium Picolinate at the suggestion of the
    RN at my doctor's office.  It's supposed to turn fat cells into energy
    and so forth.  Thus far, without really trying, I've had a weight loss
    of 12 pounds over the last three week period.  It may not be the only
    cause, but certainly contributed.  
    
    I've noticed a dramatic 'lack of appetite' as well.  No matter what
    vitamins we're taking, we still need to eat right.  
    
    I was also advised, to take other vitamins as an aide to dealing with 
    side affects of a drug I'm being given once a month for the next three
    months.  Vitamin E for hot flashes, L-Lysine for treatment and
    prevention of cold sores (in my case, sun blisters), Potassium for
    muscle cramps and the Chromium Picolinate.  
    
    Stephanie

    Could you tell me where you got the Chromium Picolinate?  I've been 
    looking in health stores such as GNC and they don't have it.  I am also
    looking for a product called Herbal Energizer which has the same 
    ingredient.  I would appreciate any suggestions....thanks.
    
    Ann

    I just got a (I think 500 caplets) large container at BJ's and it is
    pure chromium picolinate.  It was fairly reasonable compare to what I
    have seen it selling for at Osco's, CVS, etc.
    
    Corey

    There were several brands. On one of them, if you ,bought two bottles, 
    the second was half price. Same for the L-Carnatine, which is recommended 
    taking if you take Chromium Picolinate (for effectiveness; L-C at night, 
    CP before breakfast and exercise).
    
    Amy
    

    Hi,
    
    Can someone explain the first note to me?  Why would anyone
    want to take anything that alters chromosomes?  Can you take this
    if your pregnant?
    
    Thanks,
    RS

    Ann,
    
    
    You can look at note 882 for Herbal Energizer
    
    CB

    I am sure glad someone asked the question in .7. One possibilty is that
    CrPic is inexpensive and affordable. The other is that it is available
    in retail stores. A lot of the new technology stuff is only available
    from a secret legion of direct sales distributors. A bit inconvenient
    when you want to try something.
    
    The original article that was presented to me did concern me a bit. My
    background at the National Research Council, allowed me to pull a
    favour and find the original article (what I was given was only the
    title sheet). What I found out was that it was not a full article but
    rather an abstract of the annual meeting of the Federation of American
    Societies or Experimental Biology. I also toned down the wording of the
    abstract. The meetings were held in Atlanta Georgia from April 9-13
    1995. The actual reference was also wrong and should read March 9,1995
    Vol.9 num 3 ( I can't figure out how to edit a note once submitted).
    The paper in question was scheduled to be presented on Tuesday A.M. and
    was paper #2616. Additionally,6 other papers which supported Cr as a
    supplement were scheduled for discussion.
    
    The people who supplied the original information apparently use a more
    expensive Cr, the Cloride, and Poly Nicotinate versions, mostly as
    potentiators for the Citrate HCA that they use as a weight control
    supplement. They have since expanded to a DHEA analog with Estradiol.
    
    As for whether CrPic is safe during pregnancy, I don't know. Best to
    ask a doctor.
    
    Hope this has helped a bit.
    
    Cheers    Walt.
    

    
    Hi,
    
    I just bought some Chromium Picolinate in the health food shop - I've
    been taking them for three days now and so far I haven't noticed any
    loss of appetite or loss of craving for sweet things (chocolate,
    cookies, etc) and I was expecting to lose that craving. These capsules
    are to be taken once daily and I wonder if it takes a few days for them
    to work ? I'd really like to lose my craving for sugary foods as they
    are so high in calories and if I could lose some of my appetite that
    would be even better. 
    
    I go to the gym three times per week to workout and focus mainly on the
    C.V. machines (Stepper, Jogger, Rowing machine) just to help keep the
    weight off as I'm within 3 or 4 pounds of my target weight (where I
    feel comfortable in my 32" waist jeans) so it's not like I really want
    to lose a lot of weight ! Sorry, I've rambled away from what I meant to 
    write !
    
    So, please can someone tell me whether the Chromium Picolinate takes a
    few days to build up in the system before it starts to work or should
    it be within a few hours of taking one of the pills ?
    
    Thanks
    
    Trevor