Product analysis
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
- Also available
Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg$4.40- Customer rating
- 4.8 · 16,738 ratings
Goals
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
Goal fit
Dose adequacy
Pathways8
Depth
Breadth
Evidence56
Evidence strength
Studied preparation
Formulation logic100
Partner coverage
Conflicts
Effective doses
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate) | 200 mcg |
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70
Chromium Chemical Form
Branded & Trademarked Sources
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85
Elemental Chromium Dosage
Label Transparency & Disclosure
Value100
Price per 200 mcg Chromium
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.
- Elevated intakes of supplemental chromium improve glucose and insulin variables in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
- Chromium Supplementation and the Effects on Metabolic Status in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
- A Comprehensive insight into the effect of chromium supplementation on oxidative stress indices in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review.
- Comparison of nutritional supplements in improving glycolipid metabolism and endocrine function in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
- [Chromium supplementation in patients with type 2 diabetes and high risk of type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials].
- The Influences of Chromium Supplementation on Metabolic Status in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Heart Disease.
- Chromium picolinate supplementation attenuates body weight gain and increases insulin sensitivity in subjects with type 2 diabetes.
- Chromium picolinate reduces insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome: Randomized controlled trial.
- Chromium supplementation and polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Chromium picolinate balances the metabolic and clinical markers in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.