Cinnamon & Chromium featuring Chromax Chromium Picolinate

Cinnamon & Chromium featuring Chromax Chromium Picolinate

Swanson4.7 (1,390 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$9.89 $0.16 per serving
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Product analysis

79 out of 100

Cinnamon & Chromium featuring Chromax Chromium Picolinate offers an affordable chromium contribution alongside cinnamon. It does not give a clear reason to expect faster calorie burning or weight loss.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality84

Chromium is clearly identified as chromium picolinate. The cinnamon form is unspecified, making the mixture harder to compare confidently.

Ingredient Transparency81

Both ingredient amounts are stated. The chromium form is named, but the cinnamon form is unspecified.

Value For Money88

The cost is low for the chromium provided. Value for the cinnamon contribution remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction83

Customer feedback is very positive across a large number of ratings. That provides a broad satisfaction picture without demonstrating metabolic effects.

Product Focus49

The formula has a narrow cinnamon-and-chromium focus. Possible blood-sugar effects do not establish faster calorie burning or weight loss.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.16
Customer rating
4.7 · 1,390 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Metabolism Support
Blood Sugar
Metabolism Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic

Cinnamon and chromium don't give a clear expectation of burning more calories. Changes in blood sugar control are different from an increase in metabolic rate, so one can't stand in for the other. The cinnamon capsule and chromium amount don't resolve that difference or justify expecting weight loss.

How this product is rated for Metabolism Support

Ingredient fit77

Blood sugar effects of cinnamon or chromium don't imply higher energy expenditure.
Goal fit
Blood sugar effects of cinnamon or chromium don't imply higher energy expenditure.
Dose adequacy
Chromium supplies 400 mcg per serving; this amount alone doesn't predict a larger metabolic effect.

Pathways13

Glucose control differs from thermogenesis, the production of heat by using energy.
Depth
Glucose control differs from thermogenesis, the production of heat by using energy.
Breadth
Several normal metabolic functions don't automatically translate into a broader increase in calorie burning.

Evidence56

Blood sugar effects of cinnamon or chromium don't imply higher energy expenditure.
Evidence strength
Blood sugar effects of cinnamon or chromium don't imply higher energy expenditure.
Studied preparation
Recognizable nutrient forms don't by themselves predict increased resting energy use.

Formulation logic100

No missing required partner or particular ingredient conflict is identified. A serving amount alone doesn't guarantee a metabolic effect.
Partner coverage
No missing required ingredient partner is identified.
Conflicts
No particular ingredient conflict is identified.
Effective doses
Chromium supplies 400 mcg per serving; this amount alone doesn't predict a larger metabolic effect.
Study evidence
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Weight Loss
Weight Loss
Impact
Lower effect
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysD- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Chromium No effect 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Chromium (Chromax Chromium Picolinate)
 400 mcg 94
Cinnamon
400 mg
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Chromium (Chromax Chromium Picolinate) · 400 mcg OverallScore94
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving supplies 400 mcg of chromium as Chromax chromium picolinate. The whole-product serving costs about $0.16.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The chromium source is picolinate. A branded source is recorded.
Chromium Chemical Form
Chromium is supplied as picolinate, a form the evaluation considers favorable for absorption.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
Chromax is the recorded branded chromium source.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

Each serving provides 400 mcg of chromium. A separate weight for the source compound is unavailable in the saved information.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
Each serving provides 400 mcg of chromium.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The recorded chromium amount is 400 mcg per serving; no separate source-compound weight is available in the saved facts.

Value100

At the listed rate, 200 mcg of chromium corresponds to about $0.08 in whole-product cost.
Price per 200 mcg Chromium
At the listed rate, 200 mcg of chromium corresponds to about $0.08 in whole-product cost.
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88 Performance

Chromium Picolinate

Swanson

Its label clearly provides 200 mcg of Chromium as Chromax Chromium Picolinate, making it a more clearly defined chromium option. Compared with the original, its ingredient and goal alignment is stronger, although the input does not provide independent testing or absorption evidence.

83 Performance

Chromemate Chromium GTF 200 mcg

Source Naturals

Its label clearly provides 690 mcg of Niacin as Chromium Polynicotinate, making it a more clearly defined chromium option. Compared with the original, its ingredient and goal alignment is stronger, although the input does not provide independent testing or absorption evidence.

84 Performance

Chromium Picolinate 500 mcg

Natural Factors

Its label clearly provides 500 mcg of Chromium as Chromium Picolinate, making it a more clearly defined chromium option. Compared with the original, its ingredient and goal alignment is stronger, although the input does not provide independent testing or absorption evidence.

86 Budget

Optimized Chromium with Crominex 3+ 500 mcg

Life Extension

Its label clearly provides 500 mcg of Chromium as Crominex 3+ Chromium, preserving relevant chromium coverage. Compared with the original, it lowers the serving cost, although the input does not provide independent testing or absorption evidence.

83 Budget

Tri-Chromium 500 mcg

NOW

Its label clearly provides 500 mcg of Chromium as ChromeMate, preserving relevant chromium coverage. Compared with the original, it lowers the serving cost, although the input does not provide independent testing or absorption evidence.

83 Budget

Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg

Best Naturals

Its label clearly provides 200 mcg of Chromium as Chromium Picolinate, preserving relevant chromium coverage. Compared with the original, it lowers the serving cost, although the input does not provide independent testing or absorption evidence.

88 Value

Albion Chelated Chromium 200 mcg

Swanson Ultra

Its label clearly provides 200 mcg of Chromium as TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate, keeping the formula relevant to chromium. Compared with the original, the lower serving cost and ingredient detail create a useful quality-to-cost balance, although the input does not provide independent testing or absorption evidence.

87 Value

Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg

Swanson

Its label clearly provides 200 mcg of Chromium as Chromium Picolinate, keeping the formula relevant to chromium. Compared with the original, the lower serving cost and ingredient detail create a useful quality-to-cost balance, although the input does not provide independent testing or absorption evidence.

85 Value

Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg

21st Century

Its label clearly provides 90 mg of Calcium as Calcium Carbonate, keeping the formula relevant to chromium. Compared with the original, the lower serving cost and ingredient detail create a useful quality-to-cost balance, although the input does not provide independent testing or absorption evidence.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Elevated intakes of supplemental chromium improve glucose and insulin variables in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
    Anderson RA; Cheng N; Bryden NA; Polansky MM; Cheng N; Chi J; Feng J · Diabetes · 1997
    Randomized trial180 participantsMetabolism Support forChromium
  2. Chromium Supplementation and the Effects on Metabolic Status in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Jamilian M; Asemi Z · Annals of nutrition & metabolism · 2016
    Randomized trial64 participantsMetabolism Support forChromium
  3. A Comprehensive insight into the effect of chromium supplementation on oxidative stress indices in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review.
    Kooshki F; Tutunchi H; Vajdi M; Karimi A; Niazkar HR; Shoorei H; Pourghassem Gargari B · Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology · 2024
    Systematic review33 studies pooledMetabolism Support forChromium
  4. Comparison of nutritional supplements in improving glycolipid metabolism and endocrine function in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
    Hu X; Wang W; Su X; Peng H; Tan Z; Li Y; Huang Y · PeerJ · 2023
    Meta-analysis2,362 participants41 studies pooledMetabolism Support forChromium
  5. [Chromium supplementation in patients with type 2 diabetes and high risk of type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials].
    San Mauro-Martin I; Ruiz-León AM; Camina-Martín MA; Garicano-Vilar E; Collado-Yurrita L; Mateo-Silleras Bd; Redondo Del Río Mde P · Nutricion hospitalaria · 2017
    Meta-analysis13 studies pooledMetabolism Support forChromium
  6. The Influences of Chromium Supplementation on Metabolic Status in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Heart Disease.
    Farrokhian A; Mahmoodian M; Bahmani F; Amirani E; Shafabakhsh R; Asemi Z · Biological trace element research · 2021
    Randomized trial64 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  7. Chromium picolinate supplementation attenuates body weight gain and increases insulin sensitivity in subjects with type 2 diabetes.
    Martin J; Wang ZQ; Zhang XH; Wachtel D; Volaufova J; Matthews DE; Cefalu WT · Diabetes care · 2006
    Randomized trial37 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  8. Chromium picolinate reduces insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome: Randomized controlled trial.
    Ashoush S; Abou-Gamrah A; Bayoumy H; Othman N · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2017
    Randomized trial100 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  9. Chromium supplementation and polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Fazelian S; Rouhani MH; Bank SS; Amani R · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2018
    Meta-analysis351 participants7 studies pooledWeight Loss forChromium
  10. Chromium picolinate balances the metabolic and clinical markers in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Kooshki F; Moradi F; Karimi A; Niazkar HR; Khoshbaten M; Maleki V; Pourghassem Gargari B · European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology · 2021
    Randomized trial46 participantsWeight Loss forChromium