Chromium Picolinate in Plain Words
A small mineral in a form built for supplements, explained in a few minutes.
What chromium is
Chromium is an essential trace mineral. The body needs very little, and it takes part in how the body uses carbohydrates, fats and protein.
What picolinate means
Picolinate is a form of chromium bound to picolinic acid. Labels write it as chromium picolinate.
Foods that carry it
- Broccoli.
- Potatoes.
- Whole grain bread and cereals.
- Lean meat.
- Grape juice and some spices.
Where it fits
Chromium picolinate is the mineral anchor of Glycotide.* See the chromium page for a short profile.
Sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Chromium fact sheet
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
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