Chromium picolinate supplementation for overweight or obese adults
Tian H, Guo X, Wang X, He Z, Sun R, Ge S
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Methodology
Cochrane review of randomized trials of chromium picolinate for weight and metabolic outcomes in overweight or obese adults.
Key Findings
Chromium produced a very small weight difference of uncertain clinical relevance and no reliable change in metabolic rate.
Conclusions
Chromium does not meaningfully increase metabolism or drive weight loss.
Limitations
Low-quality trials; short durations and high attrition.
Supplements Studied
Chromium produced a very small weight difference of uncertain clinical relevance and no reliable change in metabolic rate.
Outcomes Measured
Chromium produced a very small weight difference of uncertain clinical relevance and no reliable change in metabolic rate
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