Chromium
 

Chromium is a mineral that humans need in trace amounts, although how exactly it works with everything in the body is not fully understood. There are two kinds of Chromium, the good kind in dietary supplements and the poisonous kind that derives from industrial pollution. In the body it is known to be critical in the production of insulin, a hormone necessary to the metabolism and storage of carbohydrate, fat, and protein in the body. It is essential to maintain good Chromium levels to avoid obesity and prevent all of the health problems that it brings.