Examinations
Examinations
Chromium is an essential mineral that exhibits toxic properties at high doses. Despite extensive research, its exact physiological mechanisms remain unclear. However, chromium is known to:
- Regulate carbohydrate metabolism.
- Play a role in lipid metabolism and atherosclerosis prevention.
- Influence the structure and function of the thyroid gland and nucleic acids.
- Enhance insulin-dependent metabolic functions.
- Do not eat for 2-3 hours before the test; drinking still water is allowed.
- Refrain from smoking for at least 30 minutes before the test.
- ccupational exposure to high chromium levels.
- Symptoms of chromium poisoning.
- Suspected chromium deficiency (e.g., impaired glucose tolerance).
- Monitoring patients receiving long-term parenteral nutrition.
- Routine screening for individuals taking chromium-containing supplements.
Causes of Elevated Chromium Levels in Blood:
- Occupational exposure to high chromium levels.
- Acute or chronic chromium poisoning.
- Excessive intake of chromium-containing dietary supplements.
Symptoms of Chromium Toxicity:
- Skin damage (dermatitis, ulcers).
- Nasal mucosal ulceration with cartilage perforation.
- Gastritis, stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers.
- Chromium-induced hepatosis (liver dysfunction).
- Vascular tone dysregulation and cardiac disturbances.
Causes of Low Chromium Levels in Blood:
- Prolonged total parenteral nutrition.
- Post-bariatric surgery (for stomach size reduction).
- Malabsorption syndrome (impaired chromium absorption).
- Insufficient chromium intake from food and drinking water.