Mineral
Chromium Picolinate
Also known as: Chromium, GTF chromium
Trace mineral for insulin sensitivity and blood sugar regulation. Popular for carb cravings.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Every Chromium Picolinate product we have scored
| # | Product | Score | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorne Chromium Picolinate | 92 A | $0.33 |
| 2 | Pure Encapsulations PureLean Satiety | 89 A | $0.88 |
| 3 | Thorne Advanced Nutrients | 88 A | $2.40 |
| 4 | Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day | 88 A | $0.60 |
| 5 | Thorne Basic Prenatal | 88 A | $1.23 |
| 6 | Thorne Men's Multi 50+ | 88 A | $1.87 |
| 7 | Pure Encapsulations Chromium (picolinate) 500 mcg | 88 A | $0.33 |
| 8 | Pure Encapsulations ChromeMate GTF 600 | 88 A | $0.27 |
| 9 | Pure Encapsulations Chromium (picolinate) 200 mcg | 88 A | $0.21 |
| 10 | Double Wood Chromium Picolinate Supplement | 88 A | $0.13 |
| 11 | Life Extension Optimized Chromium | 88 A | $0.11 |
| 12 | Solgar Chromium Picolinate | 88 A | $0.27 |
Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing. Per-serving cost is list price divided by servings per container. No brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Common questions
How much Chromium Picolinate should I take?
The typical range is 200-1000 mcg daily. Safe long-term
When should I take Chromium Picolinate?
With meals. Yes, with carbs.
Which form of Chromium Picolinate is best?
Chromium picolinate — Most studied. Other forms in the catalog: Chromium polynicotinate.
Is Chromium Picolinate safe?
Commonly reported: Well tolerated. Serious warnings: Monitor blood sugar if diabetic. Very high doses theoretical concern
Which Chromium Picolinate supplement scores highest?
Thorne Chromium Picolinate, at 92/100. Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing — no brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Daily target & upper limit
35 mcg / dayChromium Picolinate has an established daily reference intake. See best forms, label synonyms, upper-limit warnings, and top-scoring supplements:
Chromium Picolinate dosage reference →Primary uses
- Blood sugar support
- Insulin sensitivity
- Carb cravings
How it works
- Enhances insulin receptor sensitivity
- Involved in chromodulin
Dosage
- Typical range
- 200-1000 mcg daily
- Timing
- With meals
- With food
- Yes, with carbs
- Duration
- Safe long-term
- Special populations
- Diabetics monitor blood sugar
Forms
- Chromium picolinate
- Chromium polynicotinate
Safety
Common side effects
- Well tolerated
Contraindications
- None
Products containing Chromium Picolinate
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Chromium Picolinate on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Known interactions
Evidence notes
Modest but consistent blood sugar benefits
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
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