Another reason I'm glad I started taking Chromium

This piece shows that chromium is also good for brain function and memory.

This is in addition to it being good for insulin levels/glucose levels.

Pumping Iron

I've had trouble with multivitamins in the past. So I consulted my father in law (who is a retired pharmacist and also has Type II diabetes) about what vitamins to take with metformin. In a car-problem-induced trip to the mall, I stopped by GNC and picked up the following:

B-50 Complex (as metformin blocks B vitamin absorption)
B-12 Tablets (see above)
Chromium 400 mcg tablets (helps insulin levels)
Cinnamon capsules (helps insulin/glucose levels)

I've taken cinnamon before, but the others are new. I keep telling my husband that I'm going to get all tough like metal from the chromium. I took them yesterday and forgot this morning. But then i thought that it might be good to take them at bed time anyhow as they may cause some nausea.

I was thinking about adding Vitamin D as Vitamin D deficiency could be the cause of some of my exhaustion. We'll see how this goes.

I didn't know until this weekend that cinnamon is an "oriental herb" (according to the GNC bottle). Apparently it's true. Who knew? I never associated cinnamon with anything Asian. Well, I'll be damned.

Bear this in mind

Chomium can be helpful for insulin resistance. I've actually heard this somewhere before, but it's nice to hear a personal perspective.

So this weekend my goal is to get started on cinnamon (500 mg) and chromium (300 mg) and possibly a B complex vitamin. I've been told by my retired pharmacist father in law that I need B vitamins to supplement my diet with the metformin.

Onward and upward!