Medicinal ingredient
Elemental Chromium (from Chromium Picolinate)………………………500 mcg

Non-medicinal ingredients
Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose

Directions
Adults: 1 Capsule 1 Time per day

Q1: What is chromium picolinate supplement used for?
Chromium picolinate supports healthy glucose metabolism and helps maintain balanced blood sugar levels within normal ranges, supports insulin sensitivity and helps maintain healthy insulin function, and helps maintain healthy carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Chromium is an essential trace mineral that plays a critical role in potentiating the action of insulin, the primary hormone responsible for regulating blood glucose levels. Health Canada licensed with NPN 80036350.

Q2: What is the difference between chromium picolinate and chromium chloride?
Chromium is available in several supplemental forms, and the form significantly affects bioavailability. Chromium chloride, the most common inorganic form, has very low bioavailability with absorption estimated at less than 1% of the ingested dose. Chromium picolinate is formed by chelating trivalent chromium with three molecules of picolinic acid, a naturally occurring metabolite of tryptophan. This chelation dramatically improves chromium absorption through the intestinal wall, with chromium picolinate demonstrating significantly higher bioavailability than inorganic chromium forms. Chromium picolinate is also the most extensively researched form of supplemental chromium, with the largest body of peer reviewed clinical research supporting its role in glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity.

Q3: How does chromium support glucose metabolism?
Chromium is a component of chromodulin (low molecular weight chromium binding substance), an oligopeptide that binds to the insulin receptor and amplifies insulin signaling, enhancing glucose uptake by cells. By potentiating insulin action at the cellular level, chromium helps maintain efficient glucose uptake by muscle, liver, and adipose tissue, supporting healthy blood glucose levels within normal ranges after meals and during fasting. Research on chromium picolinate supplementation consistently demonstrates support for healthy fasting blood glucose, healthy postprandial blood glucose response, and overall glucose tolerance in adults.

Q4: How does chromium support insulin sensitivity?
Insulin sensitivity refers to how effectively cells respond to insulin signaling. Chromium supports insulin sensitivity by enhancing chromodulin activity at the insulin receptor, amplifying the insulin signal and improving cellular glucose uptake efficiency. Research on chromium picolinate supplementation demonstrates support for healthy insulin sensitivity and healthy insulin levels in adults, particularly those with suboptimal chromium status.

Q5: What is the difference between 500mcg elemental chromium and 4030mcg chromium picolinate?
These two numbers refer to the same dose expressed in different ways. Chromium picolinate is a compound consisting of chromium bound to picolinic acid. The total weight of the chromium picolinate compound is 4030mcg per capsule, but only a portion of that weight is elemental chromium (the actual mineral). The elemental chromium content, which is the biologically active component, is 500mcg per capsule. Health Canada NHP labeling convention requires both figures to be disclosed, with elemental chromium as the primary dose claim.

Q6: Who is most likely to benefit from chromium supplementation?
Adults with dietary gaps in chromium intake due to refined food diets (refined grains and sugars deplete chromium), those with increased physiological demand from physical activity or metabolic stress, individuals seeking to support healthy glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity, and those supporting healthy body weight management as part of a balanced diet and active lifestyle are most likely to benefit from chromium picolinate supplementation.

Q7: Can chromium picolinate be taken with diabetes medications?
Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you have diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance and are taking medications to manage blood sugar including insulin, metformin, or other antidiabetic medications. Chromium supports insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, and combining it with blood sugar lowering medications without professional guidance may affect blood glucose levels. A healthcare practitioner can help determine appropriate dosing and monitoring.

Q8: Can chromium interact with other medications?
Yes. Certain medications can affect chromium absorption or activity. Antacids, corticosteroids, and NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin) may affect chromium absorption. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking any of these medications or have kidney or liver disease.

Q9: Is this chromium supplement licensed by Health Canada?
Yes. This product is a licensed Natural Health Product with NPN 80036350, approved by Health Canada under the Natural Health Products Regulations. It is manufactured in a GMP certified facility in Canada.

Q10: Is this chromium supplement vegan and gluten free?
Yes. This product uses a hypromellose vegetable capsule with no gelatin or animal derived ingredients. It is also gluten free and non GMO, with no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives. It is 100% pure chromium picolinate with no proprietary blends or additional ingredients.

Q11: When should I take chromium picolinate?
Take 1 capsule daily with food and a full glass of water. Taking chromium with a meal containing carbohydrates is recommended to support its role in postprandial glucose metabolism, as chromium's primary function is to potentiate insulin action during carbohydrate digestion and blood glucose regulation.

Q12: How long does one bottle of Chromium Picolinate 500mcg last?
Each bottle contains 150 vegan capsules. At 1 capsule per day it provides up to a 5 month supply.