Typical dose
200-1000 mcg daily
Oral
Oral safety: very low
About this supplement
Chromium Picolinate Chelate is a mineral supplement that combines chromium with picolinic acid, enhancing its absorption and bioavailability in the body. It is often used to support glucose metabolism and may help in weight management by improving insulin sensitivity.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 200-1000 mcg daily
- Suggested range
- 200-1000 mcg
Potential benefits
Benefits linked to this supplement form:
Things to watch for
Possible side effects linked to this form:
Health goals
Needs and goals this form may help with:
Other forms of Chromium
Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:
Chromium
Chromium acetate
Chromium Ascorbate
Chromium carnosinate
Chromium dinicocysteinate
Chromium dinicotinate
Chromium dinicotinate glycinate
Chromium Fructo-Oligosaccharides
Chromium glutathionate
Chromium Nicotinate
Chromium nitrate
Chromium orotate
Chromium Picolinate
Chromium Polynicotinate
Chromium Yeast
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Chemical ID (CAS)
60928-80-3
Physical properties
Typically appears as a yellow-green crystalline powder, soluble in water.
How it’s made
Chromium picolinate is produced by reacting chromium salts with picolinic acid, resulting in a chelated form that is more bioavailable.