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Chromium tablets consist of chromium. Chromium (or chrome) is a mineral that is essential for the body, but cannot be produced by the body itself. This makes it necessary to get enough chromium through daily food. The mineral naturally occurs in whole grain products, vegetables, fruit, meat, fish and poultry. In addition, chromium tablets are often used as a nutritional supplement.
Types of chromium tablets
Various forms of trivalent chromium are known, some of which are used in chromium tablets. The following types of chromium tablets occur as supplements:
- Chromium chloride
- Chromium citrate
- Chromium nicotinate
- Chromium Picolinate
All of these forms of chromium are derived from trivalent chromium. Of all the forms of chromium, chromium picolinate is the most absorbable form and is most suitable for taking as a dietary supplement.
Chromium Picolinate
Chromium picolinate is a form of the mineral chromium that is commonly found in chromium tablets. This safe form of trivalent chromium is considered essential and consists of a chromium atom linked to three picolinic acid molecules.
Chromium picolinate has several important functions in the body. For example, it is part of a molecule called chromodulin, which helps the hormone insulin perform its actions in the body. Insulin, a molecule released by the pancreas, is important in the body's processing of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Interestingly, the absorption of chromium in the intestines is very low. Less than 2.5% of ingested chromium is absorbed. Chromium picolinate is an alternative form of the mineral that is better absorbed than chromium itself. For this reason, this type is often found in dietary supplements.
Chromium in slimming products
Chromium is used as a slimming product because it supports healthy blood sugar levels and contributes to normal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. A stable blood sugar level is good for keeping your "sugar cravings" in balance, so that you do not have unnecessary cravings for sweets. For this reason, chromium can certainly help you stick to your diet better and therefore indirectly it can help you lose weight. Because chromium picolinate is the best absorbable variant of chromium, this form of the mineral is also the most processed in slimming products.
Want to buy chromium picolinate?
Chromium picolinate is the best absorbable form of chromium. We have a high-quality chromium supplement in our range. It contains 200 mcg of chromium picolinate and is NON-GMO and contains no animal ingredients. This product is therefore also suitable for people with a vegan lifestyle.