Black Walnut, Juglans nigra, is a rich source of the
trace mineral chromium and is also high in organic iodine.
Though it had long been known that
the mineral chromium is required in the diet for good health in both animals and humans, the specific role it played in fat metabolism and milk production had not been described.
We know as well that deficiencies in some vitamins and minerals (including vitamins B1, B6, and B12, and vitamin D3, and
the minerals chromium, magnesium, and selenium) and in Omega 3 fatty acids may cause or contribute to depression.
Supplement: Take
the mineral chromium, Solgar Chromium Picolinate (# 8); the herb fenugreek, Swanson Fenugreek Seed (# 5); and the Ayurvedic herb Gymnema sylvestre, Source Naturals Gymnema Sylvestre (# 12), which all help to balance blood sugar levels.
Onions are also high in the natural anti-histamine quercetin as well as the trace
mineral chromium, which helps to regulate blood sugar!
This beneficial effect is also attributed to the presence of
the mineral chromium, which plays a vital role in regulating the blood sugar levels of the body.