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Chromium Picolonate


Chromium(III) picolinate is the chemical compound that is sold as a nutritional supplement to prevent or treat chromium deficiency. A pilot trial of 15 patients suggested that chromium picolinate might have antidepressant effects in atypical depression. Some commercial organizations promote chromium picolinate as an aid to body development for athletes and as a means of losing weight. But a number of studies have failed to demonstrate an effect of chromium picolinate on either muscle growth or fat loss. ...more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

  • Believed to help the body process carbohydrates and fats.1
  • Most people have little or no side effects.2
  • Is a trace mineral that the human body requires in very small amounts.3

The Top 10 Resources on Chromium Picolonate

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  1. Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Chromium Picolonate
  2. About.com: Chromium Picolinate Side Effects
  3. Vanderbilt University: Chromium Picolonate
  4. Drug Digest: Chromium Picolinate
  5. Merck Manual: Chromium Picolinate
  6. PubMed Central: Chromium Picolinate for Reducing Body Weight: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
  7. Medical News Today: According To New Clinical Data, Chromium Picolinate Improves Cognitive Function (Dec. 14, 2007)

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ About.com: Chromium Picolinate Side Effects
  2. ↑ Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Chromium Picolonate
  3. ↑ Drug Digest: Chromium Picolinate

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