Chromium Picolinate Benefits & Uses

Chromium Picolinate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2
High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)

Chromium Picolinate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Chromium Picolinate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chromium Picolinate is used -

Common

Headache
Insomnia
Mood swings

Unknown

Skin irritation
Nausea or vomiting
Dark colored (brown) urine
Loss of appetite

Chromium Picolinate Related Warnings

Is the use of Chromium Picolinate safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Chromium Picolinate for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Chromium Picolinate safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Chromium Picolinate on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Chromium Picolinate will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Chromium Picolinate on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Chromium Picolinate. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Chromium Picolinate on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Chromium Picolinate. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Chromium Picolinate only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Chromium Picolinate on the Heart?

Chromium Picolinate may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Chromium Picolinate with Other Drugs

Chromium Picolinate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Chromium Picolinate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chromium Picolinate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Chromium Picolinate

Is this Chromium Picolinate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Chromium Picolinate.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Chromium Picolinate does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Chromium Picolinate, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Chromium Picolinate for mental disorders.

No

Chromium Picolinate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chromium Picolinate

It is safe to take Chromium Picolinate with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Chromium Picolinate

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Chromium Picolinate with alcohol will be.

Unknown