Chromium Picolinate?

CarbCrazyChristine · 08-03-2009, 10:16 AM

Does anyone else take this supplement? I just started taking it a few days ago.
I do not follow a low carb diet, but more of a low fat/cal/carb plan and I have been doing amazing as far as weight loss goes, but I also work out a lot. I was just wondering what everyone's experiences have been. About 8 or so years ago I used it and it improved my weight loss weekly totals. Thanks!

huskerfan · 08-03-2009, 10:38 AM

I am interested in this as well, I just started taking 800 mcgs as part of my supplement routine(my daily vitamin also has 120 included so a total of 920)

How much are you taking?

CarbCrazyChristine · 08-03-2009, 10:39 AM

Wow! I am only taking 200mcg, and that is the same dose I was taking before. Maybe I could "up" mine? I just remember it really upping my loss a while ago when I took it, so I am hoping it has the same effect on me now!

fawn · 08-03-2009, 11:26 AM

I use nutritional yeast as my chromium source and recommdend it to diabetic clients. It increases the glucose tolerance factor.

huskerfan · 08-03-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CarbCrazyChristine

Wow! I am only taking 200mcg, and that is the same dose I was taking before. Maybe I could "up" mine? I just remember it really upping my loss a while ago when I took it, so I am hoping it has the same effect on me now!

Yeah, I just started doing this today. After taking my AM supplements I had a pretty bad stomach ache-even after taking it with food. I'm hoping that subsides after my body adjusts to it.

ny_shelly · 08-03-2009, 07:43 PM

I take this supplement any time I do Atkins. Ok - that sounds bad - but I have been on/off the wagon several times in the last 3 years.

It absolutely helps eliminate my sugar cravings and helps my blood sugar go way down.

I am taking 200mcg capsule plus 450mcg in Michael's Glucose/Sugar Metabolism Factors (supplement that has L-Glutamine which also does wonders for sugar cravings) plus the 120mcg in my daily vitamin. Total: 780mcg

I could probably up that but I don't want to spend any more on vitamins and this level is helping.

My blood sugar went from 175 to 120 in a week after adding the supplements.

08-03-2009, 10:16 AM	#1
CarbCrazyChristine MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LaLaLand Posts: 2,842 Gallery: CarbCrazyChristine Stats: Working on toning! WOE: Food.	Chromium Picolinate? Does anyone else take this supplement? I just started taking it a few days ago. I do not follow a low carb diet, but more of a low fat/cal/carb plan and I have been doing amazing as far as weight loss goes, but I also work out a lot. I was just wondering what everyone's experiences have been. About 8 or so years ago I used it and it improved my weight loss weekly totals. Thanks!

08-03-2009, 07:43 PM	#6
ny_shelly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rochester, NY but originally from Pittsburgh Posts: 3,607 Gallery: ny_shelly Stats: 321/300.4/135 ~ 5'6" WOE: Atkins - Week 18 Start Date: 7/15/09	I take this supplement any time I do Atkins. Ok - that sounds bad - but I have been on/off the wagon several times in the last 3 years. It absolutely helps eliminate my sugar cravings and helps my blood sugar go way down. I am taking 200mcg capsule plus 450mcg in Michael's Glucose/Sugar Metabolism Factors (supplement that has L-Glutamine which also does wonders for sugar cravings) plus the 120mcg in my daily vitamin. Total: 780mcg I could probably up that but I don't want to spend any more on vitamins and this level is helping. My blood sugar went from 175 to 120 in a week after adding the supplements. __________________ STEELERS RULE! Mini Goal 1: 304 by 8/31 - made it 8/24! Mini Goal 2: 294 by 9/30 - made it 8/27! Mini Goal 3: 295 by 11/24 Mini Goal 4: 285 by 12/29

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08-03-2009, 10:38 AM	#2
huskerfan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 310 Gallery: huskerfan WOE: Low Carb Lifestyle-whole foods Start Date: 6/6/2009	I am interested in this as well, I just started taking 800 mcgs as part of my supplement routine(my daily vitamin also has 120 included so a total of 920) How much are you taking?

08-03-2009, 10:39 AM	#3
CarbCrazyChristine MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LaLaLand Posts: 2,842 Gallery: CarbCrazyChristine Stats: Working on toning! WOE: Food.	Wow! I am only taking 200mcg, and that is the same dose I was taking before. Maybe I could "up" mine? I just remember it really upping my loss a while ago when I took it, so I am hoping it has the same effect on me now!

08-03-2009, 11:26 AM	#4
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 12,204 Gallery: fawn Stats: sz 18/4 WOE: Whole organic, free range, wild caught, pastured Start Date: February 7, 2000	I use nutritional yeast as my chromium source and recommdend it to diabetic clients. It increases the glucose tolerance factor.