Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg

Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg

NOW4.8 (16,738 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 250 Capsule(s) · 250 servings
Goals
$11.00 $0.04 per serving

Product analysis

91 out of 100

Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg offers an inexpensive, clearly labeled chromium supplement aimed at supporting blood-sugar handling. That purpose should not be confused with increasing calorie burning or producing weight loss.

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

Nutrient Quality100

Chromium picolinate is a favorable identified chromium form. The form’s quality does not by itself establish a noticeable metabolic benefit.

Ingredient Transparency100

The chromium amount and picolinate form are both disclosed. You can compare the serving strength and identify exactly which form is supplied.

Value For Money100

The amount of chromium offers favorable value for the price. Whether it is worthwhile still depends on whether this type of support meets your needs.

Customer Satisfaction93

Customer ratings are very positive, based on a large body of feedback. These ratings describe satisfaction and do not establish effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus49

The formula stays focused on chromium’s connection to blood-sugar handling. A reliable increase in calorie burning or weight loss is not established.

Format
Capsule
Container
250 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.04
Customer rating
4.8 · 16,738 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Moderate effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic

Chromium's connection to metabolism concerns blood-sugar handling, which is different from making your body burn more energy. Whether taking it raises your resting metabolic rate is unclear. Changes in blood sugar don't reliably translate into weight loss, and a larger declared amount doesn't settle that difference.

How this product is rated for Metabolism Support

Ingredient fit77

Chromium relates to blood-sugar handling, rather than a clear increase in energy expenditure.
Goal fit
Chromium is the sole confirmed active ingredient connected to this goal.
Dose adequacy
Chromium: 200 mcg.

Pathways8

Chromium relates to insulin sensitivity, which is different from increasing the amount of energy your body uses.
Depth
Chromium relates to insulin sensitivity, which is different from increasing the amount of energy your body uses.
Breadth
No broad effect across the routes that increase energy expenditure is demonstrated by these ingredients.

Evidence56

Chromium relates to blood-sugar handling, rather than a clear increase in energy expenditure.
Evidence strength
Chromium relates to blood-sugar handling, rather than a clear increase in energy expenditure.
Studied preparation
The declared active ingredients can be identified; their form alone does not guarantee a metabolic benefit.

Formulation logic100

The ingredients have no identified partner gap or particular conflict. Their normal roles should not be confused with a guaranteed metabolic boost.
Partner coverage
No additional ingredient partner is required for the roles described here.
Conflicts
No particular ingredient conflict is identified.
Effective doses
The declared amounts allow comparison of the active ingredients, without guaranteeing a rise in metabolic rate.
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 Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving supplies 200 mcg of chromium from chromium picolinate. The stated amount and source make it easier to compare with other products.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

Chromium picolinate is an organic form the evaluation considers readily absorbed.
Chromium Chemical Form
Chromium picolinate is an organic form the evaluation considers readily absorbed.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
No recognized branded chromium source is identified in the saved facts.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

Each serving lists 200 mcg of chromium; no separate source-compound weight is available in the saved facts.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
Each serving provides 200 mcg of chromium, a substantial amount in this comparison.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The chromium amount is recorded; a separate weight for its source compound is not available in the saved facts.

Value100

The whole product costs about $0.04 per 200 mcg of chromium.
Price per 200 mcg Chromium
The whole product costs about $0.04 per 200 mcg of chromium.
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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