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Chromium Picolinate 500 mcg

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Chromium 500 mcg
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Score84
Picolinate offers good absorption confidence. A 500 mcg serving and exceptional value make it a lean chromium option, but the formula covers only one part of glucose metabolism and should not be treated as a direct weight-loss aid.
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Quantity:300 Capsule(s) • (300 servings)
Goals:
Metabolism Boost
Weight Loss

Score 84

Picolinate offers good absorption confidence. A 500 mcg serving and exceptional value make it a lean chromium option, but the formula covers only one part of glucose metabolism and should not be treated as a direct weight-loss aid.
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Analysis

One serving provides 500 mcg of chromium as chromium picolinate. The amount sits at the upper end of common use, making the large supply best for users with a clear reason for that dose.

Picolinate offers good absorption confidence. Chromium may support normal insulin action when intake or status is inadequate, but expected effects on body weight are modest and depend heavily on diet and activity.

The package provides 300 listed servings with exceptional practical value. The focused design makes dose and purpose easy to assess, though it offers no broader metabolic ingredients.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking focused chromium supplementation
  • Users who prefer a single-active formula
  • People able to monitor glucose-related medication effects
Best for
  • Chromium intake
  • Focused glucose-metabolism support
  • 300-serving package use

Pros

  • Uses chromium picolinate
  • Provides a clearly stated 500 mcg amount
  • Offers 300 listed servings
  • Avoids unrelated active ingredients

Cons

  • Supports only one metabolic pathway
  • Does not directly increase metabolic rate
  • Weight-management effects are likely modest
  • Full excipient details are not supplied

Warnings

  • The 500 mcg chromium amount may add to the effects of insulin or other glucose-lowering medicines and increase low-blood-sugar risk.
  • Chromium can reduce levothyroxine absorption when taken together; follow pharmacist or label guidance for separating the doses.
  • People with significant kidney or liver disease should confirm regular chromium use with a clinician.

Nutrient quality

87 Highest impact

Chromium picolinate is an organic form with good absorption potential. The form is favorable, while the high-potency amount may exceed routine needs.

Ingredient transparency

83 Highest impact

The chromium amount is clear, though elemental and compound weights are not separated. No proprietary blend hides the listed active doses.

Customer satisfaction

67 High impact

The supplied average is exceptionally strong, with limited response volume. Complaint patterns and purpose-related experiences are not supplied.

Value for money

97 Highest impact

Formula quality appears strong for the asking price. Each serving offers very good practical value for its useful active dose.

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Goals

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

Chromium picolinate directly supports insulin action and carbohydrate handling, which gives the formula a focused metabolic role. The 500 mcg amount reaches the upper end of the preferred collection range.

The organic form is well absorbed and clearly identified, although the label does not separate elemental chromium from compound weight. A single ingredient cannot cover mitochondrial, thyroid, and thermogenic pathways, but it provides strong depth for glycemic support.

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

Chromium picolinate may support glucose control and cravings when chromium status or insulin sensitivity is a limiting factor. The amount is at the upper end of common metabolic-support use.

Weight-loss effects are usually small and unreliable in people without a relevant deficiency or metabolic issue. The generic source and single listed weight provide limited quality detail.

Study evidence
Chromium No effect 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate)
500 mcg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
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B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Chromium picolinate provides a well-absorbed organic form at the top of the preferred dose range. The label shows only one chromium weight and does not name a branded source. Its concentrated dose keeps cost per standard amount very low.

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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. [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
  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 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
  15. 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