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Chromium Nicotinate
Chromium Nicotinate
Also known as: chromiumIII nicotinate, chromium trinicotinate, chromium polynicotinate
Low concern
Trivalent chromium is an essential trace mineral. The Adequate Intake (AI) for adults is 25-35 mcg/day.
Found in
131 products
What it is
A chelate of trivalent chromium with niacin (nicotinic acid), used as a chromium dietary supplement.
Mineral fortificant; dietary supplement.
Why it's flagged
- potential gastrointestinal effects at high doses
- interaction with diabetes medications
What regulators actually say
"Adequate Intakes for chromium for adults aged 19 to 50 years are 35 mcg/day for men and 25 mcg/day for women. No tolerable upper intake level has been established."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as dietary ingredient under DSHEA; no UL established
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as nutrient source in food supplements (Regulation 1170/2009)
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