How much chromium supplement should I take?
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Ashley Koff answered:It's best to get this energy-boosting micronutrient from food, but if you can't, supplements are fine as long as you don't pop more than you need, as Dr. Oz guest Ashley Koff, R.D., explains in this video.
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It's best to get this energy-boosting micronutrient from food, but if you can't, supplements are fine as long as you don't pop more than you need, as Dr. Oz guest Ashley Koff, R.D., explains in this video. More -
Adults (18 years and older):
Chromium is available in several forms, such as trivalent chromium, chromium-enriched yeast, and chromium picolinate. Chromium has been studied short-term and long-term. Although there have been many studies involving chromium, overall, the evidence is mixed. There is no proven effective dose for any type of chromium for any indication. Studies in humans have used doses of 200-1,000 micrograms of chromium picolinate per day by mouth as capsules or tablets. As chromium-enriched yeast, 150-400 micrograms has been commonly studied. As chromium picolinate, lower doses of 200-250 micrograms have been used. It should be noted, however, that some natural medicine experts believe that adequate dietary intake of chromium is only 24-45 micrograms per day, although others recommend 50-200 micrograms per day.
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Adults (18 years and older): Chromium is available in several forms, such as trivalent chromium, chromium-enriched yeast, and chromium picolinate. Chromium has been studied short-term and long-term. Although there have been many studies... More
