NOW Foods Chromium Picolinate 200mcg

Essential Mineral! Helps The Body Maintain Normal Blood Sugar Levels!

Chromium is a trace mineral that is significantly reduced in the American diet due to the overprocessing of our foods. One capsule provides 170% of the daily value for the essential element. Chromium is an essential mineral that helps the body maintain normal blood sugar levels. Chromium, in a form called chromium picolinate, has been studied for its potential role in altering body composition. Preliminary research in animals and humans1 suggested that chromium picolinate increases fat loss and promotes a gain in lean muscle tissue. Double-blind research has also reported a reduction in body fat2 and body weight3 in people given 400 mcg of chromium (as chromium picolinate) per day for three months.

Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 100

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Chromium 200mcg 170%
(From Chromium Picolinate)

Other Ingredients
Rice Flour, And Gelatin (Capsule).

Contains No Sugar, Salt, Yeast, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Soy, Milk, Egg, Shellfish Or Preservatives.

Directions For NOW Chromium Picolinate:

As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, preferably with meals.

Warnings: Diabetics: use only under a physician's supervision.

References

1.McCarty MF. The case for supplemental chromium and a survey of clinical studies with chromium picolinate. J Appl Nutr 1991 43:5966.
2.Kaats GR, Blum K, Fisher JA, Adelman JA. Effects of chromium picolinate supplementation on body composition: a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study. Curr Ther Res 1996 57:7456.
3.Kaats GR, Blum K, Pullin D, et al. A randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study of the effects of chromium picolinate supplementation on body composition: a replication and extension of a previous study. Curr Ther Res 1998 59:37988.