Chromium to beat stress cravings

Chronic stress can often have us reaching for all the wrong foods, and sugary, fatty treats such as chocolate can be one of the main comfort foods we choose. On a basic level, the release of cortisol, one of the hormones related to stress, initiates the ‘fight or flight’ response. This response requires a burst of energy and triggers cravings for foods to provide the fuel needed to escape the source of the stress. But choosing sugary foods can cause insulin output to spike in response to allow glucose to enter the cells. This can then lead to low blood sugar which can then generate further cortisol production and more cravings, causing a vicious cycle of poor food choices and feeling of lethargy and more stressed.

However, chromium might be the key to break this cycle as studies show that it stimulates glucose oxidation, a key step in the conversion of glucose to ATP and enhances insulin sensitivity, ensuring that glucose enters cells effectively and provides the energy needed without triggering additional cravings. Link to Article