Chromium Picolinate
Chromium Picolinate
Definition
Chromium Piccolinate is a salt of the trace metallic element chromium (Cr), essential in glucose metabolism. Found in vitamins and mineral supplements, Chromium may be necessary for utilization of dietary sugars and carbohydrates by optimizing the effects of insulin. Animal studies suggest that chromium picolinate may be carcinogenic, it enters cells directly and can causes mutations. (NCI04)
Also known as CHROMIUM PICOLINATE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- NCIT NCIT:C28931 per NCIT
- UNII S71T8B8Z6P per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Pancreas | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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