In one small trial at Duke University, 70 percent of the patients who were given
chromium picolinate improved, while none of those given placebos got better.
The results showed that
chromium picolinate improved insulin sensitivity and glucose control when taken with glipizide.
Not exact matches
You can
improve muscles sensitivity to insulin by using supplements such as omega 3 fatty acids,
chromium picolinate and alpha lipoic acid.
Some believe that
chromium polynictotinate is superior to
chromium picolinate because the nicotine in the former
improves absorption and bioavailability of
chromium.
The study showed that
chromium picolinate can reduce sugar cravings,
improve satiety and (by an unknown mechanism) relieve the symptoms of depression.
Health experts recommend either
chromium picolinate or
chromium polynicotinate for
improving blood sugar control by diabetics.