Chromium picolinate supplementation for overweight or obese adults
Tian H, Guo X, Wang X, He Z, Sun R, Ge S, Zhang Z
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Key Findings
Chromium picolinate produced a 1.1 kg greater weight loss than placebo, an effect of questionable clinical relevance and low-quality evidence.
Conclusions
Chromium is not a reliable treatment for appetite or weight control.
Limitations
Small trials, high risk of bias, short follow-up.
Supplements Studied
Chromium picolinate produced a 1.1 kg greater weight loss than placebo, an effect of questionable clinical relevance and low-quality evidence.
Outcomes Measured
Chromium produced a very small weight difference of uncertain clinical relevance and no reliable change in metabolic rate
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