rct
    2008

    Effects of chromium picolinate on food intake and satiety

    Anton SD, Morrison CD, Cefalu WT, Martin CK, Coulon S

    Published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics

    Methodology

    Double-blind placebo-controlled 8-week trial of chromium picolinate in overweight women reporting carbohydrate cravings, with directly measured food intake

    Key Findings

    Chromium picolinate reduced measured food intake and hunger ratings compared with placebo in carbohydrate-craving women

    Conclusions

    Chromium picolinate may modestly reduce intake and hunger in carbohydrate cravers

    Limitations

    Small sample, women only, short duration, no long-term weight outcome

    Supplements Studied

    Study 1 demonstrated that CrPic, as compared to placebo, reduced food intake (P<0.0001), hunger

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2008
    Sample Size:42
    Duration:8 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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