Ingredient overview
What it is
Nutritional chromium is supplied in the trivalent Cr(III) form, which differs from toxic industrial chromium compounds. It has been studied for its relationship with normal insulin signalling.
- Scientific identity: Chromium; oxidation state: Trivalent Cr(III) only.
- How it works: Supplied as trivalent chromium: Only this form occurs in food and is used nutritionally - it is chemically distinct from hexavalent chromium, the industrial contaminant. Absorbed poorly: Uptake from the gut is low, in the region of a few %, which is typical for the element.
- Primary function: It contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism and is included in measured amounts within balanced formulations.
- What it supports: Chromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism as part of a balanced approach to how the body processes everyday food.
- Important consideration: The elemental mineral amount is more meaningful than the weight of its source compound.
