Price$13.19 · 250 servings
Per serving$0.05
Cost per point$0.06
NOW Foods · Minerals
Chromium Picolinate
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNo proprietary blendcapsule
Catalog score87
Per serving$0.05
In minerals#5 of 261
Why 876 components · shared scale
Evidence Quality85
Dose Adequacy95
Form/Bioavailability85
Transparency100recorded, no weight
Safety/Redundancy100recorded, no weight
Manufacturing Quality80recorded, no weight
Supplement factsper 1 Veg Capsule(s)
| Ingredient | Form | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | 200mcg | — |
What the maker saystheir words, not ours
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that is best known for its role as an insulin co-factor. Therefore, chromium is critical for the maintenance of health glucose and carbohydrate metabolism. Chromium is also important for the utilization of fat and protein.
How it compares261 minerals scored
Calcium Citrate97$0.28Magnesium+ (Extra Strength) Capsules96$0.14Copper Bisglycinate96$0.32Iron Bisglycinate96$0.27Chromium Picolinatethis one87$0.05Check before you change1 note
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How to take it
Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
Warningsfrom the label
Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially diabetes medications), or have a medical condition. Diabetics/Hypoglycemics: Use only under a physician’s supervision. Keep out of reach of children. Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.