Chromium Picolinate 200mcg | 120 Capsules | Osavi

Chromium Picolinate with 200 mcg chromium from Osavi

These capsules provide chromium in the form of chromium picolinate, 200 mcg per capsule. That amounts to 500% of the daily reference intake. Chromium is a trace element: your body only needs a very small amount of it, but it does play a role in your metabolism. Convenient for anyone who wants to easily supplement their daily chromium intake with a plant-based capsule, one per day.

What chromium is and what it does

Chromium is a mineral that is found in small amounts in your food. Your body does not produce it itself, so you get it entirely from what you eat or from a supplement. In your metabolism, chromium is involved in the way your body processes carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. There are two approved health claims for chromium. Chromium contributes to a normal metabolism of macronutrients. Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood sugar levels. Many people wonder if you need chromium through a supplement. That depends on your diet, and with a supplement you are sure to get a fixed amount in any case.

Why the picolinate form

Chromium comes in different forms in supplements. In this product, it is chromium picolinate: chromium linked to picolinic acid, a substance that your body also produces itself. The picolinate form is one of the most commonly chosen chromium forms in dietary supplements. What many people do not know: with a mineral like chromium, you not only pay attention to the number of micrograms, but also to the form in which it is contained. That is why this label deliberately states chromium picolinate and not just chromium.

200 mcg per capsule, well above the reference

One capsule provides 200 mcg of chromium, or 500% of the reference intake (the amount you need approximately daily). That sounds like a lot, but you need chromium in small amounts, in micrograms. 200 mcg is a dosage that is often seen in supplements. So you only take one per day. Because each capsule contains the same fixed amount, you know exactly what you are getting, without the hassle of measuring. Many people wonder if they are not getting too much. If you stick to one capsule per day, you stay within what is common for a daily supplement. If you prefer a lower daily amount, then a product like this with a fixed dosage per capsule cannot be split, so you should take that into account in your choice.

Chromium in your diet

Naturally, you find chromium in various products: whole grain products, nuts, broccoli, meat, eggs, and brewer's yeast contain some of it. The amounts vary greatly per product and are often difficult to estimate. Food processing can also lower the chromium content. One capsule provides a fixed amount of 200 mcg of chromium. In these capsules, besides the chromium picolinate, there is only inulin as a carrier and a plant-based capsule shell. Nothing else. The product is vegan and free from lactose, gluten, and soy. This way you get your daily chromium in a clean, plant-based capsule without fillers that you do not need.