Generic name: chromium picolinate [ KROME-ee-um-pi-KOE-li-nate ]
Brand names: Cr-GTF, CRM, Chromium GTF, Chromium Picolinate with Calcium
Dosage forms: oral capsule (200 mcg); oral tablet (200 mcg; 500 mcg; 800 mcg)
Drug class:Minerals and electrolytes
What is chromium picolinate?
Chromium is a mineral found in certain foods. The body needs only trace amounts of chromium, and deficiency of this mineral in humans is rare.
Chromium picolinate works together with insulin produced by the pancreas to metabolize carbohydrates.
Chromium picolinate has been used in alternative medicine to treat chromium deficiency, as an aid to controlling blood sugar in people with diabetes or prediabetes, to lower cholesterol, and as a weight-loss supplement.
Chromium picolinate should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Chromium picolinate is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Chromium picolinate may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
Before using chromium picolinate, talk to your healthcare provider. You may not be able to use chromium picolinate i...
