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Chromium Picolinate (Weight Management) Dosage Guide

Evidence:Emerging
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General Dosage

200-1,000 mcg daily

Maximum dose: 1,000 mcg/day is the typical upper dose in trials; the IOM has not set a formal UL

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 200-1,000 mcg daily

Timing: Take with meals; some prefer before carb-heavy meals • Take with food for best absorption.

Dosage by Condition

Weight management
200-1,000 mcg dailyEmerging
Carbohydrate cravings
600-1,000 mcg dailyEmerging
Binge eating
600-1,000 mcg dailyEmerging

Upper limit: 1,000 mcg/day is the typical upper dose in trials; the IOM has not set a formal UL

Timing & Absorption

Take with meals; some prefer before carb-heavy meals

Best taken with food for optimal absorption.

References

  1. Meta-analysisOnakpoya I, Posadzki P, Ernst E (2013). Chromium supplementation in overweight and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Obesity Reviews. DOI PubMed