Tri-Chromium 500 mcg

Tri-Chromium 500 mcg

NOW4.7 (16,160 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 180 Capsule(s) · 180 servings
Goals

Product analysis

68 out of 100

Tri-Chromium 500 mcg offers chromium in several named forms at a favorable cost. Undisclosed proportions and an unidentified herbal blend make the full combination harder to judge.

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

Nutrient Quality58

Chromium includes favorable forms, but the unknown proportions limit confidence in the mixture. The herbal blend cannot be compared for quality because its components are not identified.

Ingredient Transparency65

Total amounts and chromium forms are disclosed. The proportions of the chromium forms and the contents of the herbal blend remain unclear.

Value For Money88

The chromium amount is offered at a favorable cost. The unidentified herbal blend adds no clearly established value.

Customer Satisfaction90

Customer ratings are very favorable. The very large review base gives that satisfaction pattern broad support.

Product Focus40

Chromium has a nutritional role in handling blood sugar, but a stronger calorie-burning effect is uncertain. The unidentified blend also leaves the full range of active ingredients unclear.

Format
Capsule
Container
180 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.07
Customer rating
4.7 · 16,160 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
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysD- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Chromium No effect 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Chromium (ChromeMate, Chromium Chelavite, Chromium Picolinate)
500 mcg 85
Cinnamon
250 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving supplies 500 mcg of chromium, with a low cost for 200 mcg. It contains Chromium Polynicotinate, Chromium Amino Acid Chelate and Chromium Picolinate; their proportions are unknown. The chromium amount is listed, but a separate source-compound weight is not given.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability78

It contains Chromium Polynicotinate, Chromium Amino Acid Chelate and Chromium Picolinate; their proportions are unknown. A branded chromium source is indicated, but its name is not specified in the available information.
Chromium Chemical Form
It contains Chromium Polynicotinate, Chromium Amino Acid Chelate and Chromium Picolinate; their proportions are unknown.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
A branded chromium source is indicated, but its name is not specified in the available information.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

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

Value100

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

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