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Chromemate Chromium GTF 200 mcg

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Chromium 200 mcg
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A well-absorbed 200 mcg chromium polynicotinate tablet offers excellent value and a practical dose. Its likely contribution is metabolic support, not substantial weight loss.
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Quantity:240 Tablet(s) • (240 servings)
Goals:
Metabolism Boost
Weight Loss

Score 83

A well-absorbed 200 mcg chromium polynicotinate tablet offers excellent value and a practical dose. Its likely contribution is metabolic support, not substantial weight loss.
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Analysis

One tablet supplies 200 mcg GTF chromium as polynicotinate with 690 mcg niacin from the same complex. The chromium amount fits targeted metabolic supplementation without reaching the high end used by 500 mcg products.

Polynicotinate is a well-absorbed organic form that supports normal macronutrient metabolism. Evidence for direct weight loss is much less convincing, so the product should be judged as a chromium supplement rather than a fat-loss agent.

A 240-serving bottle and very low serving cost provide exceptional long-term value. The tablet is best for users who want a moderate, clearly labeled chromium amount without a complex botanical blend.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a single-mineral tablet
  • Users whose needs match the disclosed doses
  • People who can review ingredient-specific interactions
Best for
  • Clearly disclosed daily supplementation
  • Comparing form, dose, and practical value
  • Users who prefer a single-mineral tablet

Pros

  • Uses chromium polynicotinate
  • Clearly states 200 mcg chromium
  • One tablet per serving
  • Provides 240 servings
  • Exceptionally low cost

Cons

  • No companion actives
  • Weight-loss effects are likely modest
  • Label gives one chromium weight
  • Not intended for broad multivitamin coverage

Warnings

  • The 200 mcg chromium amount may add to glucose-lowering effects from insulin or diabetes medicines
  • People with kidney or liver disease should review ongoing chromium use
  • Avoid unnecessary stacking with other chromium supplements during the 240-serving supply

Nutrient quality

86 Highest impact

A well-regarded form and meaningful dose create a strong focused formula. Limited weight-loss relevance is the main intended-use caveat.

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Ingredient transparency

83 Highest impact

The active form and amounts are clearly identified without a hidden blend. Non-active ingredients and complete directions remain missing.

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Customer satisfaction

67 High impact

The supplied average rating is strong. No specific review comments were supplied, so repeated negative experiences cannot be assessed.

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Value for money

97 Highest impact

A useful form, meaningful dose, and very low serving cost create excellent value. Limited weight-loss evidence is the only major practical limitation.

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Goals

Metabolism Boost
Metabolism Boost
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitA Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Niacin · 690 mcg

Chromium polynicotinate at 200 mcg may support insulin action and carbohydrate metabolism, especially when glycemic control is impaired. It is not a thermogenic and is unlikely to raise metabolic rate on its own.

The chromium amount and form are clearly disclosed, with a small niacin contribution from the complex. The focused formula provides depth for one glycemic pathway without covering mitochondria, thyroid function, or thermogenesis.

Study evidence
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Niacin Supportive 17 studies
Weight Loss
Weight Loss
Impact
Moderate effect
F Goal FitB Strength of SupportF CoverageA- Formula Quality

Chromium polynicotinate may support insulin action and steadier glucose handling, which could indirectly help some people manage cravings. Human trials generally find small or inconsistent effects on body weight and composition.

The single-mineral formula clearly states a conventional supplemental amount and avoids unnecessary extras. It does not provide direct appetite bulk, thermogenesis, or muscle-preservation support, so its role in a weight-management plan is narrow.

Study evidence
Chromium No effect 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Niacin (Chromium Polynicotinate)
 690 mcg
Chromium GTF (Chromium Polynicotinate)
 200 mcg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Chromium (Chromium Polynicotinate) · 200 mcg OverallScore94
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Chromium polynicotinate is a highly bioavailable organic form. The 200 mcg serving is well aligned with metabolic-support dosing, although the label gives only one chromium weight. The cost per standardized chromium amount is exceptionally low.

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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Improved meta-analytic methods show no effect of chromium supplements on fasting glucose.
    Bailey CH · Biological trace element research · 2014
    Meta-analysis809 participants16 studies pooledMetabolism Boost forChromium
  2. A pilot study of chromium picolinate for weight loss.
    Yazaki Y; Faridi Z; Ma Y; Ali A; Northrup V; Njike VY; Liberti L; Katz DL · Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) · 2010
    Randomized trial80 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  3. Chromium supplementation in non-obese non-diabetic subjects is associated with a decline in insulin sensitivity.
    Masharani U; Gjerde C; McCoy S; Maddux BA; Hessler D; Goldfine ID; Youngren JF · BMC endocrine disorders · 2013
    Randomized trial31 participantsMetabolism Boost forChromium
  4. 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
  5. The Effects of Supplementation with Chromium on Insulin Resistance Indices in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.
    Heshmati J; Omani-Samani R; Vesali S; Maroufizadeh S; Rezaeinejad M; Razavi M; Sepidarkish M · Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme · 2018
    Meta-analysis268 participants5 studies pooledMetabolism Boost forChromium
  6. Association Between Essential and Non-essential Metals, Body Composition, and Metabolic Syndrome in Adults.
    Ngu YJ; Skalny AV; Tinkov AA; Tsai CS; Chang CC; Chuang YK; Nikolenko VN; Zotkin DA; Chiu CF; Chang JS · Biological trace element research · 2022
    Cross-sectional study150 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  7. 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 Boost forChromium
  8. 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
  9. Chromium effects on glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in persons at risk for diabetes mellitus.
    Ali A; Ma Y; Reynolds J; Wise JP; Inzucchi SE; Katz DL · Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists · 2011
    Randomized trial59 participantsMetabolism Boost forChromium
  10. Chromium picolinate supplementation in women: effects on body weight, composition, and iron status.
    Lukaski HC; Siders WA; Penland JG · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2007
    Randomized trial83 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  11. 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 participantsMetabolism Boost Weight Loss forChromium
  12. 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 Boost forChromium
  13. 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
  14. [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 Boost forChromium
  15. Chromium picolinate does not improve key features of metabolic syndrome in obese nondiabetic adults.
    Iqbal N; Cardillo S; Volger S; Bloedon LT; Anderson RA; Boston R; Szapary PO · Metabolic syndrome and related disorders · 2009
    Randomized trial63 participantsMetabolism Boost Weight Loss forChromium
  16. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of chromium supplementation in diabetes.
    Suksomboon N; Poolsup N; Yuwanakorn A · Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics · 2015
    Meta-analysis25 studies pooledMetabolism Boost forChromium
  17. Effect of chromium supplementation on the glucose homeostasis and anthropometry of type 2 diabetic patients: Double blind, randomized clinical trial: Chromium, glucose homeostasis and anthropometry.
    Guimarães MM; Carvalho AC; Silva MS · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2017
    Randomized trial56 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  18. Chromium treatment has no effect in patients with poorly controlled, insulin-treated type 2 diabetes in an obese Western population: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Kleefstra N; Houweling ST; Jansman FG; Groenier KH; Gans RO; Meyboom-de Jong B; Bakker SJ; Bilo HJ · Diabetes care · 2006
    Randomized trial46 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  19. 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 Boost forChromium
  20. 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 Boost forChromium
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    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusMetabolism Boost forNiacin
  22. Targeted Microbiome Intervention by Microencapsulated Delayed-Release Niacin Beneficially Affects Insulin Sensitivity in Humans.
    Fangmann D; Theismann EM; Türk K; Schulte DM; Relling I; Hartmann K; Keppler JK; Knipp JR; Rehman A; Heinsen FA; Franke A; Lenk L; Freitag-Wolf S; Appel E; Gorb S; Brenner C; Seegert D; Waetzig GH; Rosenstiel P; Schreiber S; Schwarz K; Laudes M · Diabetes care · 2018
    Clinical trialMetabolism Boost forNiacin
  23. The differential impact of three different NAD+ boosters on circulatory NAD and microbial metabolism in humans.
    Christen S; Redeuil K; Goulet L; Giner MP; Breton I; Rota R; Frézal A; Nazari A; Van den Abbeele P; Godin JP; Nutten S; Cuenoud B · Nature metabolism · 2026
    Randomized trial65 participantsMetabolism Boost forNiacin
  24. Effects of extended-release niacin on lipid profile and adipocyte biology in patients with impaired glucose tolerance.
    Linke A; Sonnabend M; Fasshauer M; Höllriegel R; Schuler G; Niebauer J; Stumvoll M; Blüher M · Atherosclerosis · 2009
    Randomized trial30 participantsMetabolism Boost forNiacin
  25. Effect of the antilipolytic nicotinic acid analogue acipimox on whole-body and skeletal muscle glucose metabolism in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
    Vaag A; Skött P; Damsbo P; Gall MA; Richter EA; Beck-Nielsen H · The Journal of clinical investigation · 1991
    Clinical trial12 participantsMetabolism Boost forNiacin
  26. 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