Solgar Chromium Picolinate 500µg is a food supplement providing chromium in a chelated form called Chromax® chromium picolinate, in a vegetable capsule. Chromium contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism and to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.

Key Features

• Supports normal macronutrient metabolism: chromium contributes to the normal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein.
• Supports normal blood glucose levels: chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.
• Chromax® chelated form: chromium is provided as Chromax® chromium picolinate, a chelated form intended to aid absorption.
• Vegan and Kosher: suitable for vegans and Kosher diets.

How much chromium is safe to take per day?

Each capsule provides 500 µg of chromium. The European Food Safety Authority advises that total intake of chromium picolinate from all dietary sources, including supplements and fortified foods, should not exceed 250 µg a day. This means even one capsule of this product exceeds that amount, so it is worth discussing your overall chromium intake, including from other supplements or fortified foods, with a doctor or pharmacist before use.

Can I take chromium picolinate if I have diabetes or take blood glucose medication?

Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels, so speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you have diabetes or take blood glucose-lowering medication.

What does ""chelated"" mean, and why is chromium provided this way?

A chelated mineral is bound to another compound, in this case picolinate, which is intended to help the mineral be absorbed by the body. Chromax® is Solgar's chelated chromium picolinate form.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Kosher
• Gluten-Free

Active ingredient: Chromium (as Chromax® chromium picolinate) 500 µg per capsule (1250% NRV).

Other ingredients: Bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), vegetable capsule shell (hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose), anti-caking agent (vegetable magnesium stearate).

Additional information: Suitable for vegans and Kosher diets.

Take 1-3 vegetable capsules a day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

The following applies to Solgar Chromium Picolinate 500µg:

• Each capsule provides 500 µg of chromium, which alone exceeds the 250 µg a day that the European Food Safety Authority advises as the upper amount of chromium picolinate from all dietary sources combined; take account of chromium from any other supplements or fortified foods, and do not exceed the amount recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
• Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have diabetes or take blood glucose-lowering medication.
• Food supplements should not be used instead of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.