NOW Foods Chromium Picolinate

Name: NOW Foods Chromium Picolinate
Brand: NOW Foods
SKU: 733739014207
Price: 4.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: NOW Foods

£4.99

Chromium, delivered in NOW Foods' vcaps format.

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: vcaps
Caffeine free
Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell

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: 733739014207

At a glance

£0.04

per daily dose

Limited

evidence for chromium

Our honest take

A low-cost chromium picolinate capsule giving 200 µg of chromium, five times the daily reference intake but well within safe limits. Chromium is a trace mineral most people get enough of from food, and chromium picolinate sold for cravings or weight loss has shown only very small effects on weight in trials. We make no claims about weight loss or blood sugar conditions. If you have diabetes, speak to your GP before taking chromium.

You want a cheap, single-mineral chromium supplement from an established brand
You have discussed chromium with a health professional
You are hoping for weight loss: the effect in studies is very small
You have diabetes or take blood sugar medication: speak to your GP first
You already take a multivitamin with chromium

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

Per daily dose (1 capsule): chromium (from 1,835 µg chromium picolinate) 200 µg (500% NRV). 100 capsules, 100 daily doses.

Other ingredients: rice flour, hypromellose (cellulose capsule). Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

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

How to use

Adults: 1 capsule a day with a meal. Do not exceed the stated daily dose. If you have diabetes or take diabetes medicines, only use under your doctor's supervision.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	100 vcaps	£4.99	£0.04
OstroVit Chromium 200		from £7.42	–
Osavi Chromium		from £5.29	–
NOW Foods Tri-Chromium		from £13.99	£0.08

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.