Chromium Flashcards
(7 cards)
What is chromium picolinate known for?
Highly absorbed with high serum levels but has controversial safety concerns from animal studies suggesting possible genetic damage at very high doses (risk linked to picolinate, not chromium itself).
What is chromium polynicotinate?
Claimed safer long-term alternative to picolinate but not currently approved on the EU safe list.
Why is chromium GTF supplementation not ideal?
Preformed GTF is poorly bioavailable; better to take supplements of its individual components.
What components make up Chromium GTF?
Trivalent chromium + nicotinic acid + glutamic acid + cysteine + glycine.
What is the concern with hexavalent chromium?
It is an industrial toxic form and not used in nutritional supplements.
Which medications require caution when taking chromium supplements?
Diabetes drugs (additive effects) and oral corticosteroids (which may deplete chromium levels).
What is special about chromium malate?
Animal studies suggest it is more effective for treating Type 2 diabetes than chromium picolinate or chromium trichloride.
