Effects+of+chromium+on+humans

Effects of chromium on humans There are different kinds of chromium that have different effects on humans. Chromium enters the air, water, and soil in the forms of chromium III, chromium IV and chromium VI through natural processes and human activities. Chromium III is needed as an essential nutrient for humans while too little can cause heart problems and diabetes and too much can cause health problems and skin rashes. Chromium III can be found in vegetables, fruits, meat, yeast and grain. Chromium IV is dangerous and is found in contaminated well water. Chromium IV is used to manufacture magnetic tape. Chromium VI presents danger to people who work in industries using chromium in steel, textile and leather. Chromium VI can cause health problems, nose irritation and nose bleeding. .