Chromium
A trace mineral (usually as chromium picolinate) taken to support insulin action and reduce carbohydrate cravings.
Benefits
Trace mineral that may modestly improve insulin sensitivity and glucose control; marketed for cravings and body composition.
Risks
Benefits are small and inconsistent; high supplemental doses can cause GI upset and, rarely, kidney or liver effects. Supplement (trivalent) chromium differs from toxic industrial hexavalent chromium.
Informational only — not medical advice.
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Popular Chromium products on Amazon. Not medical advice — talk to a clinician before starting a supplement.
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Research (2)
- Dietary supplements for obesity Bonetti et al. (2022) PubMed ↗
- Chromium picolinate Reading (1996) PubMed ↗
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