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Chromium Chelate

Low concern

Trivalent chromium is an essential trace element; chromium chelates are commonly used dietary supplement forms. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements considers chromium an essential trace mineral with low toxicity in supplemental forms.

Found in

79 products

What it is

A form of chromium bound to an organic chelating agent (often amino acids) used as a dietary supplement source of trivalent chromium.

Nutrient/mineral supplement (source of chromium).

Why it's flagged

Excessive supplementation may cause GI upset

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted as a dietary supplement ingredient

European Union — EFSA

Trivalent chromium accepted as nutrient source in food supplements

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