MineralNo.022

Chromium

Blood-sugar metabolism (marketed).

Typical / RDA25–35 mcg
Upper limitNone set
EvidenceLimited

How to take it

Timing With a mealFood YesForm Picolinate

What to know

Widely marketed for blood sugar and weight loss, but evidence in people without deficiency is weak and inconsistent. Dietary deficiency is rare.

Interactions & cautions

  • May mildly affect blood sugar — note if you take diabetes meds.

Do you actually need it?

Little evidence of benefit for most people.

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Reference values: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, adult general population. Educational information only — not medical advice. Confirm with a healthcare professional.

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