Chromium Picolinate (Trivalent) 500 mcg
Goals
$10.42 $0.17 per serving
Product analysis
Chromium Picolinate (Trivalent) 500 mcg offers an economical chromium supplement in a favorable ingredient form. Its connection to blood-sugar handling does not establish faster calorie burning or reliable weight loss.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality100
The identified chromium form supports a favorable view of ingredient quality. That does not establish better weight or metabolic outcomes.
Ingredient Transparency100
Both the chromium amount and form are stated. That makes it easier to compare what each serving provides with other chromium supplements.
Value For Money100
The cost is low for the chromium provided. Its value to you still depends on whether its limited metabolic role fits your purpose.
Customer Satisfaction93
Customer ratings are very positive. A large review pool gives substantial support to the satisfaction pattern, without proving metabolic benefits.
Product Focus49
The formula has a clear focus on chromium, whose metabolic role relates to blood-sugar handling. That role does not establish faster energy use or reliable weight loss.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 120 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.17
- Also available
Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg$17.37- Customer rating
- 4.7 · 42,419 ratings
Goals
Impact
Moderate effect
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 fit97
Chromium relates to blood-sugar handling, rather than a clear increase in energy expenditure.
Goal fit
Chromium is the sole confirmed active ingredient connected to this goal.
Dose adequacy
Chromium: 1000 mcg.
Pathways16
Chromium relates to insulin sensitivity, which is different from increasing the amount of energy your body uses.
Depth
Chromium relates to insulin sensitivity, which is different from increasing the amount of energy your body uses.
Breadth
No broad effect across the routes that increase energy expenditure is demonstrated by these ingredients.
Evidence56
Chromium relates to blood-sugar handling, rather than a clear increase in energy expenditure.
Evidence strength
Chromium relates to blood-sugar handling, rather than a clear increase in energy expenditure.
Studied preparation
The declared active ingredients can be identified; their form alone does not guarantee a metabolic benefit.
Formulation logic100
The ingredients have no identified partner gap or particular conflict. Their normal roles should not be confused with a guaranteed metabolic boost.
Partner coverage
No additional ingredient partner is required for the roles described here.
Conflicts
No particular ingredient conflict is identified.
Effective doses
The declared amounts allow comparison of the active ingredients, without guaranteeing a rise in metabolic rate.
Impact
Lower effect
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate) | 1000 mcg |
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate) · 1000 mcg OverallScore88
The serving provides 1000 mcg of chromium as chromium picolinate, a high amount. The whole-product cost works out to about $0.03 per 200 mcg of chromium.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
Chromium is supplied as chromium picolinate, a form considered readily absorbed.
Chromium Chemical Form
Chromium picolinate is a form the assessment views favorably for absorption.
Branded & Trademarked Sources
The assessment indicates a recognized branded chromium source, but its name is not given in the available facts.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency71
The serving provides a high 1000 mcg of chromium; a separate source-compound weight is not available in the saved facts.
Elemental Chromium Dosage
1000 mcg is a high amount of chromium per serving.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The chromium amount is stated as 1000 mcg per serving, but a separate source-compound weight is not available in the saved facts.
Value100
Based on whole-product cost, the price is about $0.03 per 200 mcg of chromium.
Price per 200 mcg Chromium
Based on whole-product cost, the price is about $0.03 per 200 mcg of 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.