vitamin
Chromium
TL;DR
Essential trace mineral that enhances insulin action and is involved in macronutrient metabolism..
Overview
Essential trace mineral that enhances insulin action and is involved in macronutrient metabolism.
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products in our database contain Chromium
Source · MoodStack database
Compound forms
Chromium comes in several molecular forms. Each absorbs and acts differently.
Chromium chloride
CrCl₃
Bioavailability
1%
Typical dose
200–1000 mcg
Chromium nicotinate
C₆H₄N₂O₂Cr + niacin
Bioavailability
2%
Typical dose
200–1000 mcg
Chromium picolinate
C₆H₄N₂O₂Cr
Bioavailability
2%
Typical dose
200–1000 mcg
Benefits
- Enhances insulin sensitivity
- May support healthy blood sugar
- Involved in macronutrient metabolism
- May reduce sugar cravings
- Supports healthy lipid levels
Dose guide
Common dose
25-35 mcg daily
Typical range
25–1000 mcg
Based on 31 products in our database.
Products with Chromium
Basic Nutrients 2/Day
Transparent Labs LEAN Pre-Workout
Transparent Labs Multivitamin
Essential Multivitamin
Multi for Her 50+ Tablets
Multi for Him 50+ Tablets
Multi for Him Tablets
Daily Multi Vitamins & Minerals
Elite Multivitamin
Multi for Her Tablets
Interactions
synergistic. Vitamin C enhances chromium absorption in the small intestine by reducing Cr3+ to more bioavailable forms; co-supplementation significantly increases chromium bioavailability
enhances. Chromium enhances insulin receptor sensitivity via chromodulin and AMPK activation; combined with insulin or sulfonylureas may cause hypoglycemia
competes. Chromium and iron compete for binding to transferrin for transport in the blood; high-dose chromium supplementation may reduce iron transport and storage
synergistic. Both enhance insulin sensitivity via complementary mechanisms — chromium via insulin receptor signaling, ALA via GLUT4 translocation and AMPK activation
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