Remedy · nutrient
Chromium
Also: chromium picolinate, trivalent chromium
A trace mineral marketed for blood sugar — with mixed, inconsistent trial results.
Evidence by condition
Each grade reflects the research for Chromium and that condition specifically.
- CType 2 diabetes
Some meta-analyses find modest reductions in fasting glucose and HbA1c (clearest for chromium picolinate), but others find no benefit, so results are inconsistent.
1 citation
- Effects of chromium supplementation on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Meta-analysis 2020 · Pharmacological Research · PMID 32730903
- Effects of chromium supplementation on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Chromium is an essential trace mineral, and supplementing it for diabetes has produced mixed results across reviews — a possible small benefit for some, no effect for others. It is not a replacement for established diabetes care.