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The hip is causing me pain but I am worried about high chromium. After asking many doctors, I am told it is very possible that my hypoglycaemia was caused because of high chromium. I am waiting to see a surgeon for a hip revision. Can you please tell me what is NAC I would love to find something to bring down the chromium level in my body which in return maybe get rid of my hypoglycaemia, the tin taste in my mouth and the tiredness. No one was helpful in telling me how to get rid of the chromium. They all say the same thing, I have to get rid of the resurfaced hip. I'm at my wits end. Seeing my family dr next week and will ask for another blood test to see if the chromium levels have stabilized. Again please tell me what NAC stands for??
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I keep losing my reply this morning - how high is your chromium level? Is your cobalt level also elevated?
NAC is N-acetyl cysteine, a precursor of glutathione, which is helps remove some excess metal ions from the body. It works on chromium, but not cobalt. The study cited above reported reduced chromium in people whose level was 2-3 times normal (normal is less than 1 part per billion.)
I went through revision for failed metal-on-metal implants 12 years ago, and my levels of both chromium and cobalt were in the toxic range - recovery to normal levels took about a year and left me with a few long-term health issues. I urge you to get the problem removed as soon as you can. Your body will thank you.
PS When you request testing, ask for both chromium and SERUM cobalt to be screened.
Here are the normal and elevated levels;
Cobalt Normal .8 micrograms/liter
Elevated 2 micrograms/liter
Toxic 5 micrograms/liter
Chromiun Normal < 1 parts per billion (ppb)
Elevated > 7 ppb
Concern > 50 ppb