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Cinnamon & Chromium featuring Chromax Chromium Picolinate

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Chromium 400 mcg
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Score86
A simple chromium-and-cinnamon pairing for glucose-related support. It may fit a targeted metabolic need, but it is not a stand-alone weight-loss formula.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Metabolism Boost
Weight Loss

Score 86

A simple chromium-and-cinnamon pairing for glucose-related support. It may fit a targeted metabolic need, but it is not a stand-alone weight-loss formula.
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Analysis

The capsule provides 400 mcg chromium picolinate and 400 mg cinnamon. Chromium supports normal insulin action, while cinnamon adds a related carbohydrate-metabolism pathway.

The two-ingredient design is more coherent than a crowded weight-management blend, and both amounts are disclosed. Expected effects on body weight remain modest because the formula offers no meaningful satiety, protein, or direct thermogenic support.

The branded chromium source improves form confidence. Cinnamon species matters for coumarin exposure, so long-term suitability cannot be fully assessed from the supplied label.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking stimulant-free glucose-metabolism support
  • Users who prefer a concise two-ingredient formula
  • People with a defined reason to supplement chromium
Best for
  • Carbohydrate-metabolism support
  • Stimulant-free metabolic routines
  • Users who want chromium paired with cinnamon

Pros

  • Provides 400 mcg chromium picolinate
  • Includes 400 mg cinnamon
  • Both active amounts are disclosed
  • Avoids a large proprietary blend

Cons

  • Does not directly increase energy expenditure
  • Weight-loss effects are likely modest
  • Cinnamon species is not stated
  • No meaningful satiety or muscle-support ingredient

Warnings

  • Chromium and cinnamon may add to insulin or sulfonylurea effects and contribute to low blood sugar
  • The undisclosed cinnamon species prevents a clear assessment of coumarin exposure for long-term use
  • Take chromium separately from levothyroxine because it may reduce thyroid-medicine absorption

Nutrient quality

95 Highest impact

Premium chromium and useful cinnamon support the intended metabolic role. The narrow formula does not provide dependable thermogenesis or satiety.

Ingredient transparency

82 Highest impact

Both active doses are visible without a hidden blend. Cinnamon species, full directions, and inactive ingredients remain incomplete.

Customer satisfaction

71 High impact

The aggregate rating is very strong and the evidence base is large. Specific experience details are unavailable, so complaint patterns and purpose fit remain uncertain.

Value for money

97 Highest impact

Premium form quality and a low recurring cost create excellent value. Missing cinnamon detail is the main trade-off.

Report analysis

Goals

Metabolism Boost
Metabolism Boost
Impact
Highest effect
B Goal FitA- Strength of SupportB- CoverageA- Formula Quality

Chromium provides targeted glycemic support, while the companion botanical broadens carbohydrate-metabolism coverage. The disclosed chromium form and amount are practical, though evidence for the botanical contribution is less consistent.

The formula is coherent and avoids a large stimulant blend. Its metabolic role centers on insulin sensitivity rather than directly increasing energy expenditure or fat oxidation.

Study evidence
Chromium Supportive 47 studies
Weight Loss
Weight Loss
Impact
High effect
C Goal FitA+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality

Branded chromium picolinate may support glucose handling, while cinnamon adds a related metabolic ingredient. Both actives are clearly measured at practical amounts.

Human effects on appetite or body weight remain inconsistent and neither ingredient provides reliable satiety or thermogenesis. The compact formula is best viewed as situational glucose support rather than a comprehensive weight-loss product.

Study evidence
Chromium No effect 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Chromium (Chromax Chromium Picolinate)
 400 mcg
Cinnamon
400 mg
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Chromium (Chromax Chromium Picolinate) · 400 mcg OverallScore94
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Chromax chromium picolinate combines a highly bioavailable form with a named branded source. The dose sits comfortably in the preferred range, although the label does not separate elemental chromium from compound weight. Low normalized cost and added cinnamon make it a strong value formula.

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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
  21. 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