Origin: Derived from the mineral chromium and picolinic acid

Also Known As:

Chromium(III) Pyridine-2-carboxylate

Chromium(III) Picolinate

Overview: Chromium Picolinate is essential trace element due to very small amounts of Chromium Picolinate being necessary for human health particularly in the metabolism of nutrients. It is used for improving blood sugar control in people with prediabetes, depression, lowering bad cholesterol, body conditioning including weight loss, increasing muscle, and decreasing body fat. Chromium Picolinate is also used to improve athletic performance and increase energy.

Common Dosage: The recommended dosage for Chromium Picolinate is 200 micrograms – 1000 mcg daily in healthy individuals.