My Dr. has placed me on chromium. Not picolinate or any of the other chromiums. just plain old chromium. Is there a difference in the chromiums? I was just reading chromium picolinate is carcenogenic. True? Thanks in advance.
2007-05-15 00:52:05 · 2 answers · asked by jpearl28 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Chromium is a widely used supplement. Estimated sales to consumers were $85 million in 2002, representing 5.6% of the total mineral-supplement market [55]. Chromium is sold as a single-ingredient supplement as well as in combination formulas, particularly those marketed for weight loss and performance enhancement. Supplement doses typically range from 50 to 200 mcg.
The safety and efficacy of chromium supplements need more investigation. Please consult with a doctor or other trained healthcare professional before taking any dietary supplements.
Chromium supplements are available as chromium chloride, chromium nicotinate, chromium picolinate, high-chromium yeast, and chromium citrate. Chromium chloride in particular appears to have poor bioavailability. However, given the limited data on chromium absorption in humans, it is not clear which forms are best to take.
2007-05-15 02:39:54 · answer #1 · answered by Oreo Schmoreo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-04 16:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by Ronny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋