Health Notes
Chromium
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that helps the body maintain normal blood sugar levels.
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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:
| Clinically relevant conditions | Dosage | Indications |
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Hypoglycaemia
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200 mcg daily |
[3 stars]
Taking chromium may help stabilise blood sugar swings.
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Obesity
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500 to 1,000 micrograms per day |
[3 stars]
A review of a few studies concluded that supplementing with chromium picolinate may have a beneficial effect on weight loss.
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Type 2 Diabetes
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200 to 500 mcg daily, or more under doctor supervision |
[3 stars]
Chromium has been shown to be useful in treating type 2 diabetes in a few ways, including by improving blood glucose control.
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Elevated Cholesterol
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up to 200 mcg daily |
[2 stars]
Some controlled trials have found chromium supplementation can reduce total cholesterol and increase HDL-cholesterol levels, especially in people with type 2 diabetes, but the effects are small.
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Hypertriglyceridaemia
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200 mg daily |
[2 stars]
Studies have shown that chromium supplementation may reduce triglycerides in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Metabolic Syndrome
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200 to 500 mcg daily, or more under doctor supervision |
[2 stars]
Supplementing with chromium may be beneficial in people with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
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Type 1 Diabetes
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200 mcg daily |
[2 stars]
Chromium has been shown to help improve glucose tolerance in people with type 1 diabetes.
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Athletic Performance
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Refer to label instructions |
[1 star]
Chromium may play a role in altering body composition. Research has suggested that chromium picolinate might increase fat loss and lean muscle tissue gain when used with a weight-training programme.
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Depression
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Refer to label instructions |
[1 star]
In a few case reports, chromium has improved mood in people with a type of depression called dysthymic disorder.
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