Chromium

Chromium — dosage, safety & deals FAQ

How much Chromium do you need per day?

There is no RDA; instead, Adequate Intakes (AIs) are set. For adults 19-50, the AI is 35 mcg for men and 25 mcg for women. At 51+, it is 30 mcg for men and 20 mcg for women. During pregnancy it is 30 mcg and during lactation 45 mcg. — per the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements; general information, not medical advice.

Can you take too much Chromium?

The Food and Nutrition Board found no adverse effects linked to high chromium intakes from food or supplements, so it set no Tolerable Upper Intake Level, while urging caution. Isolated case reports describe weight loss, anemia, thrombocytopenia, liver dysfunction, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, dermatitis, and hypoglycemia. People with renal or liver disease may be susceptible. — per the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements; general information, not medical advice.

What are the signs of Chromium deficiency?

Chromium deficiency has not been reported in healthy populations, and no definitive deficiency symptoms have been established. — per the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements; general information, not medical advice.

Does Chromium interact with any medications?

Yes. Taking chromium with insulin could increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Chromium may have an additive effect with metformin or other antidiabetes medications, also raising hypoglycemia risk. Taking chromium picolinate at the same time as levothyroxine decreased levothyroxine absorption over 6 hours in a small study. — per the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements; general information, not medical advice.

What is the best-value Chromium per dose?

Pure Encapsulations Chromium (Picolinate) 500 mcg - for Lipid & Carbohydrate… at $0.005 per serving — the lowest cost-per-dose chromium in our catalog. See the full ranking on the Best Chromium page.