NOW Foods Chromium Picolinate 200mcg 250 Veg Capsules

NOW® Chromium Picolinate provides 200 mcg of chromium, an essential trace mineral best known for its role as an insulin co-factor.* 250 veg capsules. Chromium is critical for the maintenance of healthy glucose and carbohydrate metabolism and is also important for the utilization of fat and protein.* As part of a healthy diet and exercise program, chromium picolinate may help maintain healthy blood-sugar levels already within the normal range and support a healthy body composition.* It is a simple, once-daily vegan capsule for anyone focused on metabolic wellness.*

About the key ingredients

• Chromium (from Chromium Picolinate) – 200 mcg: An essential trace mineral best known for its role as an insulin co-factor, supporting healthy glucose and carbohydrate metabolism and the utilization of fat and protein.* Learn more about Chromium from the NIH.
• Other ingredients: A plant-based hypromellose (cellulose) capsule with rice flour — a clean, minimal formula made without common allergens including corn.

Who it's for

Chromium Picolinate suits adults who want to support healthy glucose and carbohydrate metabolism already within the normal range as part of a balanced diet and exercise program.* It appeals to people focused on metabolic wellness and healthy body composition who want a simple, inexpensive, once-daily trace mineral.* As a vegan capsule made without gluten, soy, dairy and corn, it fits a wide range of dietary needs — though those on blood-sugar medication should use it under a physician's guidance.*

Suggested use

Take 1 capsule daily with a meal. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Quality & certifications

• Family Owned Since 1968
• GMP Quality Assured
• Made in the USA
• Halal
• Kosher
• Non-GMO
• Vegan

Frequently asked questions

What does chromium do?
Chromium is an essential trace mineral best known for acting as an insulin co-factor. It is important for maintaining healthy glucose and carbohydrate metabolism and also plays a role in how the body uses fat and protein.* Many diets provide only modest amounts of chromium.*

Will it help with body composition?
As part of a healthy diet and exercise program, chromium picolinate may help maintain healthy blood-sugar levels already within the normal range and support a healthy body composition.* It works best as one piece of an overall healthy lifestyle rather than on its own.*

How do I take it?
Take one capsule daily with a meal, or as directed by your healthcare provider. If you take diabetes or blood-sugar medication, use chromium only under your physician's supervision, since it can influence glucose metabolism.*

Cautions & interactions

Chromium influences glucose metabolism, so it is especially important to talk to your doctor before use if you take diabetes or blood-sugar medications or have a blood-sugar disorder — diabetics and hypoglycemics should use it only under a physician's supervision.* Some chromium products should be taken several hours apart from thyroid medication, so check the label and separate dosing accordingly. Consult your physician if pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or managing a medical condition, and keep out of reach of children.

Allergen information: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially diabetes medications), or have a medical condition. Diabetics/Hypoglycemics: use only under a physician’s supervision. Keep out of reach of children.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.