Vegetarian Chromium Picolinate Supplement
Our Chromium Picolinate 200mcg is vegetarian encapsulated and is available in 100 vegetarian capsules in protective Dark Amber Bottles which are made from100% Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic.
Most North Americans are suspected to have some degree of chromium depletion and the North American diet and eating habits frequently fail to supply sufficient chromium for daily needs.
Studies show that patients with coronary heart disease have significantly lower chromium levels than healthy people.
Evidence supports that Chromium Picolinate supplementation aids healthy vision, healthy weight and healthy cholesterol balance. It assits in insulin’s effectiveness, regulation of blood sugar levels, and the activation of enzymes for energy production.
Recently Chromium has been shown to be essential for efficient insulin action. While a healthy individual may have only several milligrams of Chromium in their body, this small amount plays important roles in the regulation of blood sugar levels and the activation of various enzymes for energy production.
Chromium Picolinate Benefits and Uses
» Coronary heart disease patients have much lower chromium levels than healthy people
» Studies suggest that chromium supplementation may support healthy vision
» Working with insulin, chromium is key to the body’s natural mechanisms for blood sugar control
» The most well known use of Chromium is for weight loss
» Used to assist patients with hypoglycemia, and diabetes
» May support healthy cholesterol balance
Chromium Picolinate Dosage
Recommended daily dosage ranges from 100 – 400 mcgs; take 1 capsule, one to two times daily with meals.
Cautions, side effects of Chromium Picolinate
• Pregnant or lactating women should consult a health practitioner before using this product.
• If you are diabetic, consult a health care practitioner prior to taking Chromium Picolinate as it may alter the required dosage for associated medications.
• There are no reports of toxicity associated with Chromium Picolinate.
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Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 vegetable capsule |
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Amount per serving |
Amount |
% Daily Value |
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Chromium picolinate |
200 mcg |
167% |
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Other ingredients: Rice powder, magnesium stearate, cellulose.
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The Food and Drug Administration have not evaluated these statements. The statements above are the views of the manufacturer and are intended for reference only. The manufacturer can sometimes unexpectedly improve their formulation so be sure to check the product labelling, before consumption, for the most up to date information.
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