CRM and Galantamine

• Generic Name: chromium picolinate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cr-GTF, CRM, Chromium GTF

Chromium is a mineral found in certain foods. The body needs only trace amounts of chromium, and deficiency of this mineral in humans is rare.

CRM works together with insulin produced by the pancreas to metabolize carbohydrates.

CRM has been used in alternative medicine to treat chromium deficiency, as an aid to controlling blood sugar in people with diabetes or prediabetes, to lower cholesterol, and as a weight-loss supplement.

Not all uses for CRM have been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

CRM is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

CRM may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

• Generic Name: galantamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Razadyne, Razadyne ER, Reminyl

Galantamine improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine. People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning.

Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's type dementia.

Galantamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.