Chromium Picolinate

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Most bioavailable form of chromium supporting insulin sensitivity

We rank Chromium Picolinate by price per 40mcg - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Chromium Picolinate is a mineral supplement that combines chromium, an essential trace element, with picolinic acid. This specific combination is used because it is the most bioavailable form, meaning the body can absorb and use it more effectively than other versions.

Why it's used

It is primarily used to support insulin sensitivity. Insulin is the hormone that helps your body move sugar from the blood into your cells to be used for energy.

How it's made

To create this supplement, manufacturers chemically bond chromium to picolinic acid in a controlled environment. This process creates a stable powder that is then measured and packed into capsules or pressed into tablets for sale.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the process of bonding the mineral to the acid is more involved than producing basic mineral salts, but the raw materials remain widely available and competitive.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
improving glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity200 to 1000 micrograms per dayemerging
reducing medication dose in steroid-induced diabetes200 micrograms three times a daylimited
weight loss in overweight and obese subjects1000 micrograms per daylimited
decreasing serum triglycerides in women with PCOS200 micrograms per daylimited
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4169208 (PubMed)
  2. https://ods.od.nih.gov/pubs/conferences/chromium_diabetes.html (Other)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5206698 (PubMed)
  4. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Chromium-HealthProfessional (Other)

How Suppio ranks

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Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Chromium Picolinate?

Most bioavailable form of chromium supporting insulin sensitivity

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Chromium Picolinate?

We rank Chromium Picolinate by price per 40mcg - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Chromium Picolinate prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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