Chromium Picolanate

Were you looking for information about Chromium Picolinate? Chromium picolanate is a common misspelling of chromium picolinate.
 
Some people may use chromium picolinate for various reasons, such as helping with weight loss, treating polycystic ovarian syndrome, and helping treat type 2 diabetes. Although there is some evidence that chromium picolinate may help with type 2 diabetes, there is insufficient evidence that chromium picolinate is effective for these uses. Because an overdose on chromium picolinate may be dangerous, be sure to seek immediate medical attention if you think you may have taken too much of the supplement.
 
(For the complete eMedTV article on this supplement, click Chromium Picolinate. This article offers an in-depth look at how chromium picolinate claims to work, and also explains what to tell your healthcare provider prior to taking the supplement.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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