Chromium

Chromium is an essential trace mineral present in small amounts in foods such as wholegrains, meat, fish, eggs, and vegetables. It plays a recognised role in normal macronutrient metabolism and the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels. Chromium supplements are most commonly available as chromium picolinate, a chelated form in which chromium is bound to picolinic acid to aid absorption, at strengths ranging from 100mcg to 1800mcg. GTF (Glucose Tolerance Factor) chromium refers to the biologically active form of chromium originally identified in brewer's yeast, and is available in standalone and complex formulas. Also included in this collection are wholefood-matrix chromium complexes combining chromium with botanicals such as cinnamon, alpha lipoic acid, and quercetin from Terranova, a chromium and berberine phytosome combination from Igennus, and multi-nutrient chromium complex formulas from Lamberts, Designs for Health, and Nutrivital. Liquid chromium formats include a Nutrisorb liquid from BioCare, an ionic liquid concentrate from Kiki Health, and a liquid mineral chromium from BodyBio. Products are available from a wide range of brands including Pure Encapsulations, Lamberts, Solgar, Thorne Research, Viridian, Terranova, Pharma Nord, Natures Aid, Health Aid, Designs for Health, and BioCare.