Chromium
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Chromium is a trace mineral proposed to play a role in how the body handles carbohydrates and fats, though its exact biological function in humans is not fully established.
Why it’s used
Taken by some for support of blood sugar management, often marketed toward glucose metabolism.
What the evidence says
NIH ODS notes that chromium's essentiality in humans is less firmly established than for many other trace minerals, and that clinical trial evidence for chromium supplementation improving blood glucose or insulin sensitivity in people with or without diabetes is inconsistent and generally weak.
Dose studied
25–35 mcg — adult adequate intake, per NIH ODS.
Context
Adequate intake levels for adults are set at 25 to 35 mcg per day, based on estimated dietary intake rather than a defined biological requirement. No tolerable upper intake level has been established due to limited data.
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