About Chromium
Official resources
Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.
- Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Chromium — Health Professional Fact Sheet (ODS)
- Chromium - Dose and administration (PubMed)
- Chromium - Adverse effects (PubMed)
- Chromium - Contraindications (PubMed)
- Chromium - Mechanism of action (PubMed)
- Chromium - Kinetics (PubMed)
- Chromium - Poisoning (PubMed)
- Chromium - Dietary supplement use in human (PubMed)
- Chromium - Clinical trials (PubMed)
- Chromium (MedlinePlus Supplements)
- NIH ODS Chromium Fact Sheet
Dietary Supplement Label Database
Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
- DSLD group id
- 41
At a glance
Approval status
supplement
Compare All Forms
16 formsCompare supplement forms of Chromium by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:
| Form | Absorption | Steps to absorb | Notes | Action |
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Chromium
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| Chromium acetate | — | — | — | View → |
| Chromium Ascorbate | — | — | — | View → |
| Chromium carnosinate | — | — | — | View → |
| Chromium dinicocysteinate | — | — | — | View → |
| Chromium dinicotinate | — | — | — | View → |
| Chromium dinicotinate glycinate | — | — | — | View → |
| Chromium Fructo-Oligosaccharides | — | — | — | View → |
| Chromium glutathionate | — | — | — | View → |
| Chromium Nicotinate | — | — | — | View → |
| Chromium nitrate | — | — | — | View → |
| Chromium orotate | — | — | — | View → |
Chromium Picolinate
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Chromium Picolinate Chelate
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| Chromium Polynicotinate | — | — | — | View → |
| Chromium Yeast | — | — | — | View → |
Type: Minerals
Inorganic elements essential for various physiological functions including bone formation, nerve function, and enzyme activity.
Absorption: Minerals often compete for absorption. Chelated forms generally have better bioavailability.
Interactions: High doses of some minerals can interfere with absorption of others. Some minerals can interact with medications.
Watch out for
Possible interactions or cautions — talk to a healthcare provider if unsure.
- May interact with medications for diabetes, potentially enhancing their effects.
Potential Benefits
Benefits associated with Chromium forms:
Potential Side Effects
Side effects associated with Chromium forms: