Supplement reference
Chromium (Picolinate)
A sourced reference on Chromium (Picolinate) identity, evidence limits and safety context.
Source and review status
Published sources checked
Sources checked on: 6 September 2026
Qualified clinical review: Pending. This page has not been clinically reviewed.
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Editorial role: InfoAddict. Last material change: 6 September 2026. Next source review: 6 March 2027.
Identity and product form
Chromium picolinate supplies chromium(III), the form found in foods and dietary supplements. It is distinct from toxic industrial chromium(VI).
Sources: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
What the reviewed evidence can and cannot show
NIH says research on chromium supplements for type 2 diabetes has mixed results and notes that the American Diabetes Association does not recommend them because benefit is not clear.
Sources: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
Safety and limits
NIH notes limited safety research and potential medicine considerations. Do not use this entry as a substitute for diabetes care or glucose monitoring.
Sources: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
Published sources
- Chromium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Current NIH fact sheet; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: Nutrient or performance-research context and relevant safety limits.
Change history
| Date | Change | Clinical-review status |
|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | Source-linked reference published | Pending |
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