Chromium picolinate is the only ingredient in our formula with a disclosed amount — 7mcg, or 20% of the Daily Value. Here's what that actually means.
Chromium is an essential trace mineral with an established role in normal macronutrient metabolism, including how the body processes carbohydrates. The Daily Value for adults is set at 35mcg.
Picolinate is a form chosen for its absorption profile — it's one of the more common forms used in supplements for this reason.
The honest position, per the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, is that chromium's potential benefits for blood sugar appear modest, and research results have been mixed. We'd rather state that plainly than let the ingredient name imply more than the evidence supports.
A modest, well-established role in metabolism is still a reasonable thing to build a formula around — we just don't want you expecting a dramatic effect from 7mcg alone.
Chromium may affect blood sugar, so dosages of diabetes medicine may need review if you take one. It's also worth flagging if you take medication for a thyroid condition.