Chromium picolinate

What Are The Uses Of Chromium picolinate?

Chromium picolinate is an essential trace element needed for body functioning. It:

• Prevents chromium deficiency
• Reduces blood sugar levels, abnormal cholesterol levels, overweight, and depression in patients with polycystic ovaries (PCOS).
• Improves memory, blood flow, the rate of heart muscle after heart attack damage.
• Treats bipolar disorder, dysthymia.

What Are The Side Effects Of Chromium picolinate?

Chromium picolinate is usually safe, but  sometimes it can cause side effects such as:

• Skin irritation, headaches
• Nausea, mood changes, dizziness

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Chromium picolinate?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug chromium picolinate or any other allergies.
• Mental / mood changes
• Kidney disease, liver disease
• Thyroid problems