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    2009
    High Quality

    Chromium picolinate does not improve key features of metabolic syndrome in obese nondiabetic adults

    Iqbal N, Cardillo S, Volger S

    Published in Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders

    Key Findings

    1000 mcg/day chromium picolinate for 16 weeks did not improve insulin sensitivity or glucose metabolism.

    Conclusions

    Chromium picolinate does not improve key features of the metabolic syndrome.

    Supplements Studied

    CrPic at 1000 microg/day does not improve key features of the metabolic syndrome in obese nondiabetic patients.

    Outcomes Measured

    Carbohydrate Metabolism

    1000 mcg/day chromium picolinate for 16 weeks did not improve insulin sensitivity or glucose metabolism.

    Insulin Sensitivity

    1000 mcg/day chromium picolinate for 16 weeks did not improve insulin sensitivity or glucose metabolism.

    Related Health Concerns

    Hypoglycemia
    Metabolic Syndrome

    Study Details

    Year:2009
    Quality Score:7/10

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