Chromium
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Key facts
Sources: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Chromium-HealthProfessional/ · FDA DV 35 mcg (https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/daily-value-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels); pre-2016 DV [120] (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/27/2016-11867/food-labeling-revision-of-the-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels); no UL set
Daily dose across products (mcg/day)
Label data from official national databases and brand websites, as declared; not lab-verified.
Common forms
| Form | Products | Median | P5–P95 | Elemental fraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium picolinate | 813 | 103 mcg | 10 – 500 | 12.4% [source] |
| Chromium polynicotinate | 363 | 200 mcg | 20 – 2,500 | — |
| Chromium chloride | 269 | 60 mcg | 12 – 200 | — |
Common questions
What is the Daily Value for Chromium?
The US FDA Daily Value for adults and children aged 4 and over is 35 mcg. It is a labelling reference, not a personal recommendation. [source]
How much Chromium do products usually contain per day?
As of 2026-11-01, 3,128 products list a comparable daily dose (3,206 dose records; one product can have several). The median is 100 mcg per day, and 90% of records fall between 10 and 500 mcg. Figures come from labels and are not lab-tested. [source]
What are the side effects of Chromium?
Chromium (III) from food and supplements does not appear to cause harm, but research is limited. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
What happens if you take too much Chromium?
No UL has been set. People with kidney or liver disease should be cautious about high amounts of chromium. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
Is Chromium safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
The amounts set in 2001 are 29 mcg (teens) and 30 mcg (women) in pregnancy, and 44 and 45 mcg while breastfeeding. Scientists no longer think chromium is necessary for good health. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
Does Chromium interact with medications or other supplements?
With insulin, metformin or other diabetes drugs, chromium might cause low blood sugar. Taken with levothyroxine, it might reduce the drug's absorption. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
Top ranked
| Rank | Brand | Product | Per day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metagenics | Chromium Picolinate | 600 mcg | 100.0 |
| 2 | Spring Valley | Chromium 1000 mcg | 1,000 mcg | 97.8 |
| 2 | The Vitamin Shoppe | Chromium Complex 200 mcg | 200 mcg | 97.8 |
| 2 | Swanson | Chromium Picolinate | 200 mcg | 97.8 |
| 2 | GNC | Chromium Picolinate 200 | 200 mcg | 97.8 |