Tag: Stress and minerals

According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 70% of the Western population may consume less magnesium than recommended. This widespread deficiency is influenced by a number of factors that actively reduce the body's magnesium stores or impair absorption.

Chronic psychological stress significantly increases the body's metabolic needs and can lead to heightened excretion of certain nutrients. Given this metabolic demand, a critical question arises regarding a specific trace mineral: *Does stress deplete chromium?* Scientific evidence and clinical observations suggest a clear link between stress and the body's chromium levels.