What Is Chromium Picolinate?
Chromium picolinate is trivalent chromium (Cr3+) chelated with picolinic acid. The chelation significantly increases chromium absorption through the intestinal wall. It is the most extensively researched form of supplemental chromium, with the largest body of peer-reviewed clinical evidence supporting its role in glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity.
What Does Chromium Picolinate Do?
Chromium is a component of chromodulin, an oligopeptide that binds to the insulin receptor and amplifies its signalling activity, enhancing GLUT4 glucose transporter translocation and cellular glucose uptake. Without adequate chromium, insulin signalling is less efficient and the body requires more insulin to clear glucose from the bloodstream.
Key Benefits
Supports healthy glucose metabolism Potentiates insulin signalling via chromodulin, helping maintain blood glucose within normal ranges
Supports insulin sensitivity Amplifies the insulin receptor signal, improving cellular glucose uptake efficiency
Helps maintain healthy carbohydrate and lipid metabolism Associated with healthy triglyceride and HDL cholesterol levels within normal ranges
Chromium picolinate form Superior bioavailability versus inorganic chromium chloride (less than 1% absorption)
Source: Cr3+ from mineral chromium, chelated with picolinic acid (tryptophan metabolite)
500mcg elemental chromium per capsule From 4030mcg chromium picolinate | Single ingredient
Health Canada licensed NPN 80036350 | GMP certified | Made in Canada
150 vegan capsules Up to a 5 month supply at 1 capsule per day