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Chromium Picolinate
Chromium is an essential mineral needed for the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. It may also help prevent insulin resistance, reduce cravings, and facilitate weight loss.
You can buy Chromium with a prescription from a doctor.
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Can I Buy Chromium Picolinate?


You can buy Chromium Picolinate as a part of our Lipo Burn formula. Enroll as a patient and consult with a doctor. Upon approval, a pharmacy will then ship the medication straight to your door.


Do we offer Chromium Picolinate as part of a treatment plan?
Yes
Decrease Hunger
Reduce cravings
Better Blood Sugar
Decreased insulin resistance

How Does Chromium Picolinate Work?

Control Your Blood Sugar

The precise mechanism of action of chromium is unknown. According to experts, chromium binds to a small protein to form chromodulin, a substance that binds to and activates the insulin receptor to promote the effects of insulin in cells. The movement of glucose from the bloodstream into the cells can aid in blood sugar control.

Benefits of Chromium Picolinate


Potential benefits of using chromium include:
  • Decreased risk for insulin resistance
  • Better blood sugar control
  • Improved mood
  • Reduced cravings
  • Decreased hunger
  • Facilitation of weight loss
  • Help with symptoms associated with polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Improved blood lipid levels

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Drug Details

Indications

What is Chromium Picolinate used for?

Chromium deficiency is rare, so there are no medical indications for chromium use.

Contraindications

You should avoid Chromium Picolinate if you are/have:

People with the following conditions should not use chromium picolinate unless recommended by their healthcare provider:
  • Liver disease
  • Kidney disease
  • Diabetes
  • An allergy to leather products
  • Thyroid disease
  • Mental illness
  • Pregnancy
  • Nursing
  • Using a steroid medication
Chromium Picolinate Side Effects

What are the side effects of Chromium Picolinate?

Side effects associated with chromium picolinate may include:
Common Chromium Picolinate Side Effects
  • Headaches
  • Sleep problems
  • Mood changes
  • Stop chromium use and call your doctor if you experience:
  • Thinking problems
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Nausea and upper abdominal pain
  • Dark urine
  • Clay-colored stool
  • Jaundice
Rare Chromium Picolinate Side Effects
  • None

References

  • The Biochemistry of Chromium
    https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/130/4/715/4686593
  • Chromium Supplementation in Diabetes
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24635480/
  • The Influence of Chromium Chloride
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16784965/
  • Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Is Lower in US Adults Taking Chromium-Containing Supplements
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26446484/
  • Effects of Chromium Picolinate on Food Intake and Satiety
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18715218/
  • Chromium Picolinate
    https://www.drugs.com/mtm/chromium-picolinate.html
  • Chromium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
    https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Chromium-HealthProfessional/
  • Micronutrient Information Center: Chromium
    https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/chromium

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