Ultra Chromium Picolinate 500

Ultra Chromium Picolinate 500

Source Naturals4.8 (2,006 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 120 Tablet(s) · 120 servings
Goals
$12.99 $0.10 per serving

Product analysis

90 out of 100

Ultra Chromium Picolinate 500 provides good-value chromium in a readily usable form. Its connection to blood sugar handling does not establish faster calorie burning.

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

Nutrient Quality100

Chromium picolinate is a readily usable chromium form. The clearly identified source makes it easy to compare the ingredient with alternatives.

Ingredient Transparency100

Both the amount and form are clearly stated. The yeast-free picolinate description makes the chromium source easy to identify.

Value For Money100

The chromium compares very favorably on cost for the amount supplied. A low cost does not establish a greater effect on metabolism.

Customer Satisfaction87

Customer feedback is strongly positive across a large review base. The number of reviews makes the satisfaction pattern less dependent on a few individual opinions.

Product Focus49

The single-ingredient formula is clearly centered on chromium. Its connection to blood sugar handling provides limited grounds for expecting an increase in calorie burning.

Format
Tablet
Container
120 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.10
Customer rating
4.8 · 2,006 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 (yeast-free Chromium Picolinate)
500 mcg 94
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving provides 500 mcg chromium. The estimated cost per 200 mcg chromium is low. It uses Chromium Picolinate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

It uses Chromium Picolinate. A recognized branded chromium source is indicated, though its name is not specified.
Chromium Chemical Form
It uses Chromium Picolinate.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
A recognized branded chromium source is indicated, though its name is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85

The serving provides 500 mcg chromium. The chromium amount is stated, but a separate compound weight is not given.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
The serving provides 500 mcg chromium.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The chromium amount is stated, but a separate compound weight is not given.

Value100

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