In one line
Chromium picolinate is the mineral on the Glycotide label, and the brand links it to normal macronutrient metabolism.*
Meet the ingredient
Chromium is an essential trace mineral, so the body needs it only in tiny amounts. Picolinate is the form where chromium is bound to picolinic acid, which is a common way to put the mineral into a supplement.
Why it is on the label
The brand points to chromium picolinate as support for how the body handles carbohydrates, fats and proteins.* It is the only non-plant name, so it gives the formula a different kind of ingredient next to its botanicals.
Good company on the label
Chromium works beside gymnema leaf extract and Panax ginseng, one mineral next to two plant roots and leaves.
An everyday pairing
Oats, broccoli, nuts and whole grains are everyday foods that naturally carry a little chromium, so they make a friendly breakfast next to your drops.
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