Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 29, 2021.
What are other common names?
- Brewer's Yeast
- Chrome
- Chrome 3+
- Chrome FTG
- Chrome III
- Chrome Trivalent
- Chromic Chloride
- Chromium 3+
- Chromium Acetate
- Chromium Chloride
- Chromium III
- Chromium III Picolinate
- Chromium Nicotinate
- Chromium Picolinate
- Chromium Polynicotinate
- Chromium Proteinate
- Chromium Trichloride
- Chromium Tripicolinate
- Cr
- Cr III
- Cr3+
- Cromo
- Kali Bichromicum
- Potassium Bichromate
- Trivalent Chromium
What is this product used for?
Chromium is found in many foods. It is also sold as a dietary supplement. It is used by some people as a medicine. Science does not support the use of this product for any health problem.
What are the precautions when taking this product?
Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.
Be sure to tell your doctor that you take this product if you are scheduled for surgery or tests.
Do not use this product if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon. Use birth control you can trust while taking this product.
Do not use this product if you are breastfeeding.
Take extra care if you are taking drugs to help with swelling or inflammation. These are drugs like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, dexamethasone, and hydrocortisone.
Take extra care if you are taking drugs called beta-blockers. These are drugs like atenolol and propranolol.
Take extra care if you are taking the drug levothyroxine for thyroid problems. This product may cause this drug to not work well.
Take extra care if you are taking insulin or metformin for low blood sugar. This product may cause these drugs to not work well.
If you have blood sugar problems, keep hard candies, glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or juice on hand for low blood sugar.
Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have:
Kidney problems
Liver problems
