Chromium picolinate
- Generic Name
- Chromium picolinate
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C18H12CrN3O6
- CAS Number
- 14639-25-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- S71T8B8Z6P
- Background
Chromium picolinate has a chemical formula CrPic3 and reddish-pink color. It is a coordination complex consisting of chromium(III) and picolinic acid. Chromium picolinate is used as a nutritional supplement for optimal insulin function in patients with Type 2 diabetes or promotion of weight loss. Chromium ions are shown to regulate insulin by promoting glucose utilization and increasing the sensitivity of the insulin receptor .
- Indication
Not Available
- Associated Conditions
- -
- Associated Therapies
- Nutritional supplementation
Effects of Chromium Picolinate on Food Intake
- First Posted Date
- 2007-05-24
- Last Posted Date
- 2016-02-12
- Lead Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
- Target Recruit Count
- 42
- Registration Number
- NCT00477854
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Pilot Trial of Chromium-Metformin Combination in Type 2 Diabetes
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2006-06-01
- Last Posted Date
- 2007-10-31
- Lead Sponsor
- Bastyr University
- Target Recruit Count
- 40
- Registration Number
- NCT00332085
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Bastyr University Campus SPR, Kenmore, Washington, United States
🇺🇸Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Seattle, Washington, United States
Chromium and Insulin Action
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2006-01-30
- Last Posted Date
- 2016-04-08
- Lead Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
- Target Recruit Count
- 30
- Registration Number
- NCT00283777
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, United States
Chromium Picolinate for the Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2005-08-09
- Last Posted Date
- 2006-08-18
- Target Recruit Count
- 60
- Registration Number
- NCT00128154
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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