Chromium Picolinate

Chromium Picolinate

Thorne4.8 (6,057 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 60 servings
Goals

Product analysis

91 out of 100

Chromium Picolinate offers an economical chromium supplement in a favorable form. Its connection to blood-sugar processes does not establish faster calorie burning or weight loss.

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

Nutrient Quality100

Chromium picolinate is a favorable chromium form for absorption. That quality does not by itself establish a particular health outcome.

Ingredient Transparency100

The chromium amount and form are both clearly stated. The label makes it straightforward to compare with other chromium supplements.

Value For Money100

The chromium offers good value for the amount supplied.

Customer Satisfaction91

Customer satisfaction is very high across thousands of ratings. The large feedback base gives a broad view of satisfaction, without proving metabolic benefits.

Product Focus49

The formula is focused on chromium’s connection to metabolic processes. Better blood-sugar measures do not establish a faster everyday metabolism or weight loss.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.33
Customer rating
4.8 · 6,057 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

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

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate)
500 mcg 82
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Chromium Picolinate provides 500 mcg chromium, with a low cost per 200 mcg. The source is chromium picolinate. The amount may support metabolic goals.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

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

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

The serving provides 500 mcg of chromium for metabolic support. The chromium amount is stated, but a separate source-compound weight is not available.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
The serving provides 500 mcg of chromium for metabolic support.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The chromium amount is stated, but a separate source-compound weight is not available.

Value100

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