KIKI Health Ionic Chromium

Name: KIKI Health Ionic Chromium
Brand: KIKI Health
SKU: 5060018517650
Price: 20.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: KIKI Health

£20.99

KIKI Health's take on chromium, in a liquid format that is easy to keep to day after day.

Why people take it

Chromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism
Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, ideally with food and at the same time each day.

Good to know

Format: liquid
Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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SKU: 5060018517650

At a glance

Limited

evidence for chromium

Our honest take

A liquid chromium supplement from KIKI Health, taken as drops in water. "Ionic" liquid minerals are marketed as easier to absorb, but there is no good evidence that this matters for a trace mineral most people already get enough of from food. Chromium supplements have shown only very small effects on weight in trials, and we make no claims about blood sugar conditions. We could not confirm the dose per drop or how long the bottle lasts; at about £21 it is pricey next to chromium tablets.

You cannot take tablets or capsules and want chromium
You have discussed chromium with a health professional
You want value: chromium tablets cost a fraction of this
You have diabetes or take blood sugar medication: speak to your GP first
You are hoping for weight loss: the effect in studies is very small

The science

Chromium· evidence: Limited

Chromium is a trace mineral needed in tiny amounts. Most people get enough from foods such as meat, wholegrains, broccoli and nuts, and true deficiency is rare.

Chromium supplements, especially chromium picolinate, are often sold for appetite, cravings or weight loss. Reviews of the trials have found the effect on body weight to be very small and of doubtful practical value. There is no good evidence that extra chromium helps people who are not short of it.

We make no claims about weight loss or blood sugar conditions. If you have diabetes or take medicine for blood sugar, speak to your GP before taking chromium.

Authorised health claim
Chromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism.

Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.

These claims only apply to a product that gives at least 6 µg of chromium (15% of the NRV) per daily dose.

Typical dose: The NRV is 40 µg a day; supplements usually give 50–200 µg

Safety: The NHS says 10 mg or less a day of chromium from supplements is unlikely to cause harm; most products give far less. Speak to your GP first if you have diabetes or take blood sugar medication, or if you have kidney or liver disease.

Research we looked at:
NHS. Vitamins and minerals: others (chromium) (nhs.uk).
Onakpoya I et al. (2013). Chromium supplementation in overweight and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Obes Rev 14(6):496–507.
EFSA NDA Panel (2014). Scientific opinion on dietary reference values for chromium. EFSA Journal 12(10):3845.

Ingredients & nutrition

What it contains: chromium in a liquid (ionic) form. We could not confirm the amount per drop or the daily dose, so check the label.

Pack: 50 ml bottle.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Add the number of drops shown on the label to water or juice once a day. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Price	Per daily dose
NOW Foods Chromium Picolinate	from £4.99	£0.05
Osavi Chromium	from £5.29	–
OstroVit Chromium 200	from £7.42	–

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.