Chromax chromium picolinate is a patented complex of the essential mineral chromium and picolinic acid. Chromium plays a critical role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Picolinic acid is a natural metabolite found in human breast milk.
Chromax chromium picolinate is the most studied patented form of chromium, used in over 1,200 products. It has been sold in the United States for 10 years as a dietary supplement and used as an ingredient in multi-vitamin formulas and nutrition bars. Chromax is a registered trademark of Nutrition 21. Nutrition 21 holds three patents protecting the uses of chromium picolinate for body composition, maintenance of health blood sugar metabolism, and maintenance of healthy cholesterol metabolism. Only chromium picolinate supplied or licensed by Nutrition 21 may be sold for these uses.