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Chromium Dosage Guide

Evidence:Moderate
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General Dosage

200-1,000mcg daily

Maximum dose: No established UL; doses up to 1,000mcg/day appear safe in studies up to 6 months

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 200-1,000mcg daily

Timing: With meals for best effect on postprandial glucose • Take with food for best absorption.

Dosage by Condition

Type 2 diabetes support
200-1,000mcg chromium picolinate dailyModerate
Insulin sensitivity
200-500mcg dailyModerate
Weight management
200-400mcg dailyEmerging
Carbohydrate cravings
600-1,000mcg dailyEmerging

Upper limit: No established UL; doses up to 1,000mcg/day appear safe in studies up to 6 months

Timing & Absorption

With meals for best effect on postprandial glucose

Best taken with food for optimal absorption.

Full Chromium Guide

References

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  2. Meta-analysisTian H, Guo X, Wang X, et al. (2013). Chromium picolinate supplementation for overweight or obese adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. DOI PubMed
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