Proteins are necessary for tissue repair and for the construction of new tissue. Every cell needs protein to maintain its life. Protein is also the primary substance used to replace worn out or dead cells. Your muscles, hair, nails, skin, and eyes are made of protein.
Taking supplemental chromium has been shown repeatedly to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, even to the point of reversing type II diabetes in many people (1). Thus, as my old clinical nutrition professor pointed out, apparently a chromium deficiency can actually lead to type II diabetes.
Nutritional supplements âto support fat metabolism and enhance insulin sensitivityâ were also recommended, including: 1  L-carnitine 2000 mg. 2  Alpha-lipoic acid 400 mg. 3  CoQ10 100 mg.  Cod liver oil 1  1tbsp. Magnesium 300 2  mg. Vitamin C 1000  mg. Vitamin E 1  800 mg. Multivitamin that included all essential B vitamins and minerals.