Older initial research showed that adults with type 2 diabetes who supplemented with 1,000 micrograms (mcg) of chromium per day had lower insulin ... may lead to certain side effects. Large doses of ...

or to receive glipizide plus two 0.5 mg chromium picolinate capsules. At the end of the study, patients treated with glipizide plus chromium picolinate had improved glycemic control, increased ...

The recommended daily intake of chromium varies by age, sex, and life stage, but the adequate intake (AI) ranges from 25 to ...