Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg

Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg

NOW4.7 (106 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 100 Capsule(s) · 100 servings
Goals
$4.40 $0.04 per serving

Product analysis

88 out of 100

Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg offers a clearly identified chromium form at a favorable cost. Its link to blood-sugar control does not establish a reliable weight-loss or calorie-burning benefit.

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

Nutrient Quality100

Chromium picolinate has favorable form-quality support. That is a reason to compare its ingredient form positively without assuming a weight-loss effect.

Ingredient Transparency100

The chromium amount and form are both stated. The clear description makes the serving straightforward to compare.

Value For Money100

Chromium offers favorable value for the amount supplied. The serving cost is a clear strength for someone specifically seeking chromium.

Customer Satisfaction71

Customer ratings are favorable, though the review base is relatively modest. That provides encouraging satisfaction feedback without establishing metabolic benefits.

Product Focus49

The single ingredient keeps the formula focused on chromium. Its connection to blood-sugar control does not establish faster energy use or reliable weight loss.

Format
Capsule
Container
100 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.04
Customer rating
4.7 · 106 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Moderate effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Weight Loss
Impact
Lower effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysD- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Chromium No effect 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate)
200 mcg 82
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving provides 200 mcg chromium. The estimated cost per 200 mcg chromium is low. The chromium source is chromium picolinate. No branded chromium source is specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

The chromium source is chromium picolinate. No branded chromium source is specified.
Chromium Chemical Form
The chromium source is chromium picolinate.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
No branded chromium source is specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

The serving provides 200 mcg chromium. The chromium amount and source are stated, but a separate compound weight is not given.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
The serving provides 200 mcg chromium.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The chromium amount and source are stated, but a separate compound weight is not given.

Value100

The estimated cost per 200 mcg chromium is low.
Price per 200 mcg Chromium
The estimated cost per 200 mcg chromium is low.
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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