Has chromium picolinate been successfully used for weight loss? In not, what negative effects can it provoke?

Answer 1

There was one study in the mid to late studies which said that chromium picolinate aids in fat loss. They gave it to a football team and after one study, showed that it increased muscle mass and reduced the player's body fat levels.

Since then, there have been several studies with chromium and none have been able to prove that chromium promotes weight loss / fat loss.

I wouldn't supplement with it. Not only are the fat loss claims dubious, I read in one Men's Health magazine a number of years ago that too much chromium can be toxic.

Here are some interesting articles:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/18/1681_50470.htm
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/43/1676_51043.htm

Good luck.

Answer 2

NaturalStandard (a database that's pretty objective i get through school) gave it a "C" on an A-F scale because studies on it have varied widely in determining whether/how effective it is or isnt and/or there isnt enough evidence to make a definitive judgement. some possible reported side effects were breathing problems, immunosuppression, headaches/mood changes, liver/kideny problems, rash

(you'll see most of those side effects listed with almost every drug though and can occur with just about anything, didnt list how often they occured)

generally if results vary widely, something either doesnt work or has pretty relatively minor benefits

Answer 3

do your grocery shopping with a list and a time limit that way you re less likely to stray into the processed foods section

Answer 4

I don't think that alone would be good enough for any kind of reasonable weight loss.

Answer 5

Walk at least 15 mins after your meals

Answer 6

invest in a standing desk like the ergotron workfit s 379 ergotron com or get crafty and raise your monitor and keyboard with books

Answer 7

push a grocery cart for 45 minutes

Answer 8

eat a rainbow of colors have at least one brightly colored fruit or vegetable in each meal and if appropriate eat the skins thats where youll find a powerhouse of antioxidants

Answer 9

Exercise each day is more effective than weekend workouts

Answer 10

if you find yourself at a weight loss plateau up the duration of your exercise routine by five minutes