Chromium supplementation may result in weight gain if exercise is lacking as it slows the rate of fat loss. Chromium's effect on animals is being studied both for weight loss and regulation of glucose in diabetics. In humans with diabetes, chromium has increased insulin sensitivity, reduced insulin requirements, and decreased the need for some diabetic medications. Chromium is found in cheese, prunes, shredded wheat cereal, raw peanuts, peanut butter, raw mushrooms, thyme, corn, and peas. Kidney disease has been noted in a small number of people who have used over the counter chromium picolinate supplements.
Excess chromium is thought to be excreted in the urine.
Picolinate is used to increase the absorption of chromium in the digestive system. N.D. Published by Prima Publishing.