mineral
Chromium
A bioavailable form of the trace mineral chromium that enhances insulin sensitivity and helps regulate blood sugar levels. May support healthy body composition and reduce carbohydrate cravings.
What it’s good for
Chromium for Weight & Body Composition
Not verified4 studies · 1 supporting · 2 against
6 safety notes
Dose: 200–1000 mcg
Tested as: Mostly chromium picolinate. Some trials used yeast, chloride or nicotinate forms.
Why we could not verify it: We found 4 studies on this. We have not finished reading them yet, so we are not ready to say either way.
Chromium for Blood Sugar Balance
Not verified2 studies · 1 supporting · 0 against
6 safety notes
Dose: 200 mcg
Why we could not verify it: We found 2 studies behind this. We have not finished reading them yet, so we are not ready to say either way.
Chromium for Low Mood
Not verified2 studies · 1 supporting · 1 against
6 safety notes
Dose: 600 mcg
Tested as: Chromium picolinate. 600 mcg of chromium a day.
Why we could not verify it: We found 2 studies on this. We have not finished reading them yet, so we are not ready to say either way.
Chromium for Poor Memory
Not verified1 study · 0 supporting · 0 against
6 safety notes
Dose: 1000 mcg
Tested as: Chromium picolinate 1000 mcg/day
Why we could not verify it: We found 1 study on this. We have not finished reading them yet, so we are not ready to say either way.
Chromium for High Cholesterol
Not verified1 study · 0 supporting · 0 against
6 safety notes
Tested as: Mixed forms across 38 studies. The form mattered. Picolinate for total cholesterol. Nicotinate for HDL.
Why we could not verify it: We found 1 study on this. We have not finished reading them yet, so we are not ready to say either way.
Chromium for High Blood Pressure
Not verified1 study · 0 supporting · 1 against
6 safety notes
Tested as: Mixed chromium across 10 trials. Mostly the picolinate form.
Why we could not verify it: We found 1 study on this. We have not finished reading them yet, so we are not ready to say either way.
Chromium for Chronic Inflammation
Not verified1 study · 1 supporting · 0 against
6 safety notes
Tested as: Mixed chromium forms across 11 trials. Which form was used strongly changed the result.
Why we could not verify it: We found 1 study on this. We have not finished reading them yet, so we are not ready to say either way.
Chromium for Acne
Not verified1 study · 0 supporting · 1 against
6 safety notes
Dose: 1000 mcg
Tested as: Chromium picolinate 1000 mcg/day
Why we could not verify it: We found 1 study on this. We have not finished reading them yet, so we are not ready to say either way.
Chromium for Afternoon Energy Crash
Not verified1 study · 0 supporting · 0 against
7 safety notes
Why it gets suggested: Meant to sharpen your response to insulin, smoothing the sugar dip after a big lunch.
Dose: 200–400 mcg
Why we could not verify it: It measured food intake and fullness, not energy.