A staggering 90% of American diets are low in Chromium. It is an essential mineral and low Chromium levels can lead to high cholesterol, triglyceride and sugar levels. It helps insulin function normally. Insulin is required to transport glucose into the cells. If the cells cannot get enough insulin, diabetes is the result. Numerous studies have demonstrated that Chromium is beneficial to treat diabetes and insulin resistance. Other studies have shown that Chromium is able to improve cellular sensitivity to insulin while helping to lower glucose levels in the blood. It may also benefit polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which affects as many as 2 million women. Chromium picolinate is a very popular form of Chromium. It is formulated by combining picolinic acid with Chromium. Picolinic acid boosts the absorption rate of Chromium.