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Chromium

Also sold as Chromium picolinate

Modest evidence for glucose handling; true deficiency is uncommon.

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Evidence strength

32/100Weak
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: glucose handling — effect sizes are small and inconsistent.

This scores how well-supported the claim above is — not how much benefit you personally would get. A high score on a narrow claim does not extend to everything the product is marketed for.

How long to take it

Trial for a few months and stop if nothing changes.

Who it's actually for

People working on insulin sensitivity, with realistic expectations.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
No formal limit; supplement doses typically stay under 200 mcg
Generally well tolerated, but high doses have been linked to kidney and liver problems in isolated reports.
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Interactions to know about

Other supplements:

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Practical notes

  • Effect sizes in trials are small.
  • Can stack with diabetes medication to push blood sugar too low.