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Chromium

Also called Chromium picolinate, Chromium chelate

An essential trace mineral involved in normal carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Its effect on glucose appears in people with diabetes and not in people without.

Dose used in research 200-1,000 mcg per day in trials

Chromium's nutrient role in macronutrient metabolism is established, and that is the claim we make for it.

The efficacy picture is split cleanly by population. Meta-analyses find a meaningful HbA1c reduction in people with diabetes, and no effect on glucose or insulin in people without. The FDA's own review has described the insulin-resistance link as highly uncertain. Since we sell to people maintaining levels already within the normal range, we stay on the nutrient role.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The research

Human studies on this ingredient, with the design, sample size and dose each one used. Research on an ingredient is not a claim about any finished product.

  1. meta-analysis2014

    Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of chromium supplementation in diabetes

    Systematic review and meta-analysis. HbA1c -0.55% in people with diabetes. Dose used: Various chromium.

  2. meta-analysis2002

    Glucose and insulin responses to dietary chromium supplements: a meta-analysis

    Meta-analysis. No effect on glucose or insulin in people without diabetes. Dose used: Various chromium.

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