Albion Chelated Chromium 200 mcg

Albion Chelated Chromium 200 mcg

Swanson Ultra4.8 (884 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 180 Capsule(s) · 180 servings
Goals
$10.99 $0.06 per serving
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Product analysis

90 out of 100

Albion Chelated Chromium 200 mcg offers an inexpensive, focused chromium supplement with a clearly identified form. Changes in blood-sugar control do not establish that it speeds up daily energy use.

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

Nutrient Quality100

The chromium is clearly identified as a nicotinate glycinate chelate, a favorably regarded form in the available comparison. The named form makes it easier to distinguish from unspecified chromium sources.

Ingredient Transparency100

The chromium amount and chelated form are both listed. That makes comparison with similar chromium supplements straightforward.

Value For Money100

The full serving offers favorable value for its chromium content. Clear form identification also makes the comparison easier to interpret.

Customer Satisfaction82

Customer feedback is strongly positive. Several hundred ratings provide a useful base of customer feedback.

Product Focus49

The single ingredient is focused on chromium supplementation, with a limited connection to metabolic support. Effects on blood-sugar control do not establish increased energy use or lasting weight loss.

Format
Capsule
Container
180 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.06
Customer rating
4.8 · 884 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Metabolism Support
Blood Sugar
Metabolism Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
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 (TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)
 200 mcg 94
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Chromium (TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate) · 200 mcg OverallScore94
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 200 mcg chromium; the estimated cost per 200 mcg is low. It uses chromium nicotinate glycinate. The amount is an amount aligned with metabolic support goals.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The source is chromium nicotinate glycinate.
Chromium Chemical Form
The chromium comes from chromium nicotinate glycinate.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
A branded source is indicated, though its name is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

The serving lists 200 mcg chromium, an amount aligned with metabolic support goals. The compound weight is not separately stated.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
The serving contains 200 mcg chromium, an amount aligned with metabolic support goals.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The chromium amount is listed, but the compound weight is not separately stated.

Value100

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