Osavi Chromium
Osavi Chromium
Osavi Chromium

Osavi Chromium

Brands: Osavi
Regular price£5.29

Osavi Chromium keeps it simple: chromium, in a vcaps format, available in four pack sizes.

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

  • Choose from 4 sizes: 60 vegan caps / 90 vegan caps / 120 vegan caps / 250 vegan caps
  • Format: vcaps
  • Caffeine free
  • Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell
Size: 60 vegan caps
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At a glance

Limited

evidence for chromium

Our honest take

A vegan chromium capsule from Polish brand Osavi, sold in packs from 60 to 250 capsules; the 250 pack is the best value. Chromium is a trace mineral most people get enough of from food, and supplements sold for cravings or weight have shown only very small effects in trials. We make no claims about weight loss or blood sugar conditions. We could not confirm the dose or form on the label; if you have diabetes, speak to your GP first.

  • You want a vegan chromium supplement
  • 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

What it contains: chromium in vegan capsules. We could not confirm the amount or form of chromium, or the daily dose, so check the label.

Pack: 60, 90, 120 or 250 vegan capsules.

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

How to use

Take the daily dose shown on the pack with a meal. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Price per dose & how it compares
ProductSizePricePer daily dose
NOW Foods Chromium Picolinatefrom £4.99£0.05
OstroVit Chromium 200from £7.42–
Essensey Chromiumfrom £6.29–

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

Osavi Chromium keeps it simple: chromium, in a vcaps format, available in four pack sizes.

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

  • Choose from 4 sizes: 60 vegan caps / 90 vegan caps / 120 vegan caps / 250 vegan caps
  • Format: vcaps
  • Caffeine free
  • Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell

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