Chromium Picolinate

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Chromium Picolinate is a nutritional supplement that combines the mineral chromium with picolinic acid and is commonly used to support blood sugar regulation and metabolic health.

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instanceOf chromium compound
dietary supplement
nutritional supplement
associatedWith insulin sensitivity
belongsTo micronutrient supplements
chemicalFormula C18H12CrN3O6
commonDosageForm capsule
powder
softgel
tablet
containsElement carbon
chromium
hydrogen
nitrogen
oxygen
developedFor improving chromium absorption
hasAdverseEffect dizziness
gastrointestinal discomfort
headache
skin irritation
hasBioavailability higher than some other chromium salts
hasChromiumOxidationState +3
hasComponent chromium(III)
picolinate anion
picolinic acid
hasIUPACName tris(pyridine-2-carboxylato)chromium(III)
isSourceOf trivalent chromium
marketedAs blood sugar support supplement
metabolism support supplement
weight management supplement
mayAffect HbA1c levels
fasting blood glucose levels
serum lipids
notApprovedAs prescription drug for diabetes treatment
regulatedAs dietary supplement in the United States
regulates carbohydrate metabolism
fat metabolism
protein metabolism
routeOfAdministration oral
safetyConcern potential kidney toxicity at high doses
potential liver toxicity at high doses
targetPopulation adults with low dietary chromium intake
people seeking blood sugar support
typicalDailyDoseRange 50–1000 micrograms of elemental chromium
usedFor blood sugar regulation support
metabolic health support
support of glucose metabolism
support of insulin action
support of lipid metabolism
weight management support

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