NOW: Chromium Picolinate

Chromium is a trace mineral that is significantly reduced in the American diet due to the overprocessing of our foods. One capsule provides 170% of the daily value for the essential element. Chromium is an essential mineral that helps the body maintain normal blood sugar levels.* Chromium, in a form called chromium picolinate, has been studied for its potential role in altering body composition.* Preliminary research in animals and humans¹ suggested that chromium picolinate increases fat loss and promotes a gain in lean muscle tissue.* Double-blind research has also reported a reduction in body fat² and body weight³ in people given 400 mcg of chromium (as chromium picolinate) per day for three months.*

References

1. McCarty MF. The case for supplemental chromium and a survey of clinical studies with chromium picolinate. J Appl Nutr 1991;43:5966.
2. Kaats GR, Blum K, Fisher JA, Adelman JA. Effects of chromium picolinate supplementation on body composition: a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study. Curr Ther Res 1996;57:7456.
3. Kaats GR, Blum K, Pullin D, et al. A randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study of the effects of chromium picolinate supplementation on body composition: a replication and extension of a previous study. Curr Ther Res 1998;59:37988.