Chromium Picolinate

Chromium(III) picolinate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Chromium (III) picolinate (CrPic3) is a chemical compound sold as a nutritional supplement to treat type 2 diabetes and promote weight loss. This bright-red ...

Chromium picolinate influences carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. It assists in the management of fluctuating blood sugar levels in healthy people. A higher dietary intake of refined carbohydrates needs more chromium.

Selected food sources of chromium 

Food	Chromium (mcg)
Broccoli, ½ cup	11
Grape juice, 1 cup	8
English muffin, whole wheat, 1	4
Potatoes, mashed, 1 cup	3
Garlic, dried, 1 teaspoon	3
Basil, dried, 1 tablespoon	2
Beef cubes, 3 ounces	2
Orange juice, 1 cup	2
Turkey breast, 3 ounces	2
Whole wheat bread, 2 slices	2
Red wine, 5 ounces	1–13
Apple, unpeeled, 1 medium	1
Banana, 1 medium	1
Green beans, ½ cup	1

Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Chromium — Health ...

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Nov 4, 2013 - Chromium is a mineral that humans require in trace amounts, although its ..... The potential value and toxicity of chromium picolinate as a  

Picolinic acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Picolinic acid is an organic compound with the formula C5H4N(CO2H). It is a derivative of pyridine with a carboxylic acid substituent at the 2-position. It is an ...

Picolinic acid is the body's prime natural chelator. There is an important reason for the body to construct this molecule: it is the most efficient chelator for minerals such as chromium, zinc, manganese, copper, iron, and perhaps molybdenum. 


Mineral uptake by tissues is far greater when the mineral is a Picolinate, rather than the other forms. Since our bodies utilize Picolinic acid to absorb and transport certain minerals, and our cells recognize mineral picolinates and readily use them, it makes sense to design mineral supplements based on this knowledge.