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Chromium picolinate

Generic Name
Chromium picolinate
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C18H12CrN3O6
CAS Number
14639-25-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
S71T8B8Z6P

Overview

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 .

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

No associated conditions information available.

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
MAS Management Group Inc.
69677-050
ORAL
0.465 mg in 1 1
8/11/2015
Pure Source, LLC
65121-301
ORAL
0.465 mg in 1 1
11/22/2023
Showing 2 of 2 FDA approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
NUUslim
122882
C8R Medic Pty Ltd
Medicine
A
10/19/2005
Nature's Own Chromium Picolinate 400mcg
81409
Medicine
A
1/3/2002
Kids Multi
329564
Medicine
A
2/6/2020
Top Life Cellenova
330661
Medicine
A
3/3/2020
Men's Multi
326959
Medicine
A
12/2/2019
Sugar Balance
314136
Medicine
A
2/11/2019
Svelte
309025
Medicine
A
9/5/2018
ABC Boost NMN III
371487
Medicine
A
7/22/2021
InNatal
346421
Medicine
A
10/22/2020
Biogency Synext Tablets
377730
Medicine
A
11/10/2021
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