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Cinnamon Plus Chromium

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Chromium 400 mcg
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Score83
Meaningful cinnamon with 400 mcg chromium gives the formula a clear glucose-support purpose. Unspecified cinnamon type, interaction concerns, and limited direct weight-loss relevance are the main trade-offs.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Metabolism Boost
Weight Loss

Score 83

Meaningful cinnamon with 400 mcg chromium gives the formula a clear glucose-support purpose. Unspecified cinnamon type, interaction concerns, and limited direct weight-loss relevance are the main trade-offs.
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Analysis

The two-capsule serving supplies 400 mcg chromium picolinate, 1,000 mg cinnamon, and 250 mg cinnamon extract. The amounts are transparent and more substantial than formulas using cinnamon only as a token addition.

Chromium and cinnamon may support glucose handling, but neither directly raises metabolic rate. The cinnamon species and extract standardization are not stated, leaving coumarin exposure and potency uncertain.

Thirty servings and moderate value make this a focused short supply. Users taking glucose-lowering or anticoagulant medicines need more caution than with a basic 200 mcg chromium capsule.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking chromium with substantial cinnamon
  • Users focused on glucose metabolism
  • People not using conflicting medicines
Best for
  • Chromium and cinnamon support
  • A two-ingredient glucose focus
  • Clearly stated active amounts

Pros

  • Provides 400 mcg chromium picolinate
  • Includes 1,000 mg cinnamon
  • Adds 250 mg cinnamon extract
  • Clearly discloses active amounts

Cons

  • Does not identify the cinnamon species
  • Does not state extract standardization
  • Requires two capsules
  • Offers only 30 servings

Warnings

  • Chromium and cinnamon may add to insulin or other glucose-lowering medicines and increase low-blood-sugar risk.
  • Cassia-type cinnamon can supply coumarin, which matters for liver disease or warfarin use; the species is not disclosed.
  • Chromium can reduce levothyroxine absorption when taken together, so follow spacing guidance.

Nutrient quality

88 Highest impact

Chromium picolinate is an absorbable organic form, while the cinnamon preparation is only partly characterized. The targeted combination is meaningful, though cinnamon identity and coumarin exposure need attention.

Ingredient transparency

83 Highest impact

Chromium and both cinnamon entries have stated amounts. No proprietary blend hides the listed active doses.

Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

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

Value for money

87 Highest impact

Formula quality generally supports the asking price despite some limitations. Each serving offers fair value for the active dose supplied.

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Goals

Metabolism Boost
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportB- CoverageA Formula Quality

Chromium picolinate and cinnamon provide complementary support for insulin signaling and carbohydrate handling. Their effect is better described as glucose support than as a direct increase in calorie expenditure.

The chromium and cinnamon amounts are substantial and clearly disclosed. Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin, which may matter for people with liver disease or those using warfarin.

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

Chromium picolinate supplies a clearly stated 400 mcg amount that may support glucose handling when chromium intake is inadequate. Evidence for meaningful weight loss from chromium alone remains limited and inconsistent.

A substantial cinnamon amount adds a related glucose-handling pathway broadens the metabolic context without adding a strong thermogenic or satiety mechanism. The formula is better viewed as targeted metabolic support than as a primary weight-loss aid.

Study evidence
Chromium No effect 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate)
400 mcg
Cinnamon
1000 mg
Cinnamon extract
250 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
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B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Chromium picolinate provides a well-absorbed form at a targeted 400 mcg serving. High-dose cinnamon adds companion value, while the label still leaves elemental and compound weights partly ambiguous. The Cinnamomum burmanii source is cassia cinnamon, whose coumarin content may matter with liver disease or warfarin use.

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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