Chromium picolinate: what the studies show, and the products
54 of the human studies we graded used chromium picolinate, and 21 showed an improvement. Its products are graded on the studies of every form of chromium. This page is educational, not medical advice.
What it does, by goalMembersThe top 5 of 7 goals
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved in studies 24 studies, 13 showed an improvement, 3 found none, 3 pooled analyses | 24 | 200 mcg | |
| Improved in studies 33 studies, 11 showed an improvement, 17 found none, 5 pooled analyses | 33 | 200 mcg | |
| Improved in studies 28 studies, 5 showed an improvement, 15 found none, 5 pooled analyses | 28 | 200 mcg | |
| Improved in studies 4 studies, 2 showed an improvement, 1 found none | 4 | 400 mcg | |
| Too few studies 1 study, no clear result | 1 | – | |
| Too few studies 1 study, no clear result | 1 | – | |
| No effect in studies 7 studies, 1 showed an improvement, 5 found none | 7 | 200 mcg |
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Dose and safetyThe dose that worked and the upper limit
The studies of chromium picolinate taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 200 mcg to 1 mg a day.
Biohacker panelMembersWhat our 10 biohackers say about chromium picolinate
Questions people askMembersAnswered from the figures on this page
What is chromium picolinate good for?
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How much chromium picolinate a day?
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Can I take chromium picolinate with my meds?
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Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →