Chromium picolinate is a special form of chromium that is claimed to have several purposes. This eMedTV article provides an overview of the supplement, including how it is thought to work, possible side effects, safety concerns, and more.
If you are taking chromium picolinate supplements, you may experience things such as insomnia and diarrhea. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at other chromium picolinate side effects, including those that may require medical attention.
As this eMedTV page explains, there are several chromium picolinate uses, such as helping with weight loss, type 2 diabetes, and depression. This page further discusses these possible benefits of chromium picolinate and explains their effectiveness.
This eMedTV Web page explains why it is not known what chromium picolinate dosage is the best (both safe and effective) for any other use except general dietary supplementation. This page also covers the recommended daily intake amounts.
Taking chromium picolinate with certain drugs may cause negative interactions. This part of the eMedTV archives outlines the medications that can cause chromium picolinate drug interactions and describes the complications that can occur.
It may be dangerous to take chromium picolinate if you have diabetes or liver or kidney disease. This eMedTV Web page discusses other dangers of chromium picolinate, including precautions that people should be aware of before taking the supplement.
Does chromium picolinate work? There is some evidence that chromium picolinate may work for certain uses. This eMedTV page describes the research that has been done on the effectiveness of chromium picolinate and explains why more research is needed.
This eMedTV segment explains that some of the potentially serious problems of a chromium picolinate overdose may include bleeding in the digestive tract, liver damage, kidney damage, and confusion. This page also discusses treatment options.
Pregnant women are advised to take about 30 mcg of chromium per day. This portion of the eMedTV library explores chromium picolinate and pregnancy, and explains why it may not be safe to take chromium picolinate supplements during this time.
Women who are breastfeeding need more chromium than the average person (about 45 mcg per day). This eMedTV article, however, explains that taking chromium picolinate supplements and breastfeeding at the same time may not be a safe combination.
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