Bad Cravings? Try this! - Page 7

DiamondDeb · 08-02-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longstocking

I know this thread has been inactive for awhile, but I'll still ask my question.

It says take 200 mcg of chromium 4 times a day, so altogether it's 800 mcg. Isn't it at least 16 times more than a daily chromium requirement? It's weird 'cause everyone here says they buy chromium 500 mcg per capsule. In my country I've only seen capsules with 50 mcg (which is a daily requirement according to most vitamin and mineral charts).
Is it safe to take that much chromium?

Yes, it is safe to take that much.

The daily requirement is not for optimal health. An upper limit has not been established for chromium. It is unlikely to cause adverse side effects.

At one time I was told by a doctor to take one with each meal. I was eating 5-6 meals per day. He wanted me taking that much.

CookinsForMe · 08-03-2009, 08:29 AM

DiamondDeb, are you still taking the supplements and are they still helping?

Denise

DiamondDeb · 08-03-2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CookinsForMe

DiamondDeb, are you still taking the supplements and are they still helping?

Denise

I'm not taking them right now. They did help with cravings when I took them.

I don't usually have cravings but my regular multi, which I'm currently out of, has chromium in it so I usually get plenty of it. It helps stabilize blood sugar.

longstocking · 08-13-2009, 06:51 AM

I have a question about L-Glutamine. You mentioned that it's important to take it 20 minutes before eating protein. Can I ask, why? Does it not work in the right way if you take it with protein?

See, my problem is, I often forget to take L-Glutamine first thing in the morning and remember about it only after or during breakfast when it's already too late to take it. What do you thing should I do in that case, take L-Glutamine anyway or wait for a few hours?

Also, if protein prevents L-Glutamine from working properly, then how many hours should I wait after a meal to take it. Meat always takes a long time to digest and stays long in my stomach. Sometimes I feel that 3-4 hours after eating the meat is still in my stomach (the organ). Should I still take it if it's time to take it?

Sorry for so many questions. I hope you know the answer.

Thanks

longstocking · 08-22-2009, 09:48 AM

:bump:

melsreturn · 09-10-2009, 09:01 AM

Chromium Picolinate kills my appetite quicker than anything! I force myself to eat when I take the cp. Also, when I talked with several friends about it, their doctors had requested that they take it (one was a prescription) to help with blood sugar issues. another friend asked her surgeon who said yes it was safe and that he woudl highly recommend it.

JONAH'S GRANNY · 10-05-2009, 12:54 PM

I have found that when I do a super cleanse I get so hungry, so I just take some Chromium Picolinate which really helps. Had not really noticed how much it did help before.

JKat · 11-02-2009, 12:07 PM

I am going to bump this thread. It has alot of great info in it that I think you may want to read.

I would be interested in who still uses these supplements and how you take them in a day.

I am going to health food store for chromium. I already bought the L-glutamine this morning. I hope this helps my cravings.

JKat · 11-02-2009, 12:42 PM

bumping

SweetPoison2 · 11-02-2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiamondDeb

If you just can't get control over your cravings it may not be all about "will power."

aww...man, I thought this was a new thread. This supplement never worked for me. Didn't do a darn thing much to my disappointment.

DiamondDeb · 11-02-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetPoison2

aww...man, I thought this was a new thread. This supplement never worked for me. Didn't do a darn thing much to my disappointment.

How did you take it?

SweetPoison2 · 11-02-2009, 04:14 PM

I can't recall Deb. I think I took it with every meal or 2x a day.

I felt no difference at all. And it wasn't cheap either.

DiamondDeb · 11-02-2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetPoison2

I can't recall Deb. I think I took it with every meal or 2x a day.

I felt no difference at all. And it wasn't cheap either.

Glutamine taken with food is unlikely to give good results. It needs to be taken before/between meals. Chromium, on the other hand should be taken with meals. The timing does make a huge difference when it comes to taking supplements.

JKat · 11-03-2009, 03:49 PM

Deb...Today is only day one but I feel a big differance. I am keeping my fingers crossed that its not a mind thing today.

DiamondDeb · 11-03-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKat

Deb...Today is only day one but I feel a big differance. I am keeping my fingers crossed that its not a mind thing today.

I hope it sticks.

I was shocked at the difference in how I felt when I first started taking supplements as she suggests. I'd used most of the supplements before but never noticed any benefits; it was the timing she suggests that made the difference.

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08-03-2009, 08:29 AM	#182
CookinsForMe Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northeast Texas Posts: 819 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: CookinsForMe Stats: 188.8/171.2/140 WOE: Lower carb, moderate fat, & workouts 6 days a week Start Date: 6/24/09 for the umpteenth time.	DiamondDeb, are you still taking the supplements and are they still helping? Denise

08-13-2009, 06:51 AM	#184
longstocking Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 197 Gallery: longstocking WOE: VLC and Stillman's	I have a question about L-Glutamine. You mentioned that it's important to take it 20 minutes before eating protein. Can I ask, why? Does it not work in the right way if you take it with protein? See, my problem is, I often forget to take L-Glutamine first thing in the morning and remember about it only after or during breakfast when it's already too late to take it. What do you thing should I do in that case, take L-Glutamine anyway or wait for a few hours? Also, if protein prevents L-Glutamine from working properly, then how many hours should I wait after a meal to take it. Meat always takes a long time to digest and stays long in my stomach. Sometimes I feel that 3-4 hours after eating the meat is still in my stomach (the organ). Should I still take it if it's time to take it? Sorry for so many questions. I hope you know the answer. Thanks

08-22-2009, 09:48 AM	#185
longstocking Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 197 Gallery: longstocking WOE: VLC and Stillman's	:bump:

09-10-2009, 09:01 AM	#186
melsreturn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 170 Gallery: melsreturn Stats: 251/129/130 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Low Calorie Start Date: May 2006	Chromium Picolinate kills my appetite quicker than anything! I force myself to eat when I take the cp. Also, when I talked with several friends about it, their doctors had requested that they take it (one was a prescription) to help with blood sugar issues. another friend asked her surgeon who said yes it was safe and that he woudl highly recommend it.

10-05-2009, 12:54 PM	#187
JONAH'S GRANNY Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 7,960 Gallery: JONAH'S GRANNY Stats: 147-111-105 WOE: Portion Control/Lower Calorie Start Date: 01/03/2008/Originally 2003	I have found that when I do a super cleanse I get so hungry, so I just take some Chromium Picolinate which really helps. Had not really noticed how much it did help before.

11-02-2009, 12:07 PM	#188
JKat MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,564 Gallery: JKat Stats: 180/135/125 WOE: atkins Start Date: December 2005	I am going to bump this thread. It has alot of great info in it that I think you may want to read. I would be interested in who still uses these supplements and how you take them in a day. I am going to health food store for chromium. I already bought the L-glutamine this morning. I hope this helps my cravings.

11-02-2009, 12:42 PM	#189
JKat MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,564 Gallery: JKat Stats: 180/135/125 WOE: atkins Start Date: December 2005	bumping

11-02-2009, 04:14 PM	#192
SweetPoison2 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 7,883 Gallery: SweetPoison2 Stats: 246/228/150 WOE: Anything I Want Plan Start Date: June 09	I can't recall Deb. I think I took it with every meal or 2x a day. I felt no difference at all. And it wasn't cheap either.

11-03-2009, 03:49 PM	#194
JKat MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,564 Gallery: JKat Stats: 180/135/125 WOE: atkins Start Date: December 2005	Deb...Today is only day one but I feel a big differance. I am keeping my fingers crossed that its not a mind thing today.