Chromium

Usage of Chromium

Chromium is found in many foods. It is also sold as a dietary supplement. It is used by some people as a medicine. Using chromium for any health problem is not supported by medical studies.

Before taking Chromium

  • Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.

  • Be sure to tell your doctor that you take this product if you are scheduled for surgery or tests.

  • Do not use this product if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon. Use birth control you can trust while taking this product.

  • Do not use this product if you are breastfeeding.

  • Take extra care if you are taking drugs to help with swelling or inflammation. These are drugs like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, dexamethasone, and hydrocortisone.

  • Take extra care if you are taking drugs called beta-blockers. These are drugs like atenolol and propranolol.

  • Take extra care if you are taking the drug levothyroxine for thyroid problems. This product may cause this drug to not work well.

  • Take extra care if you are taking insulin or metformin for low blood sugar. This product may cause these drugs to not work well.

  • If you have blood sugar problems, keep hard candies, glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or juice on hand for low blood sugar.

  • Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have:

  • Kidney problems

  • Liver problems

  • Stomach ulcers

  • Heartburn or gastric reflux

  • Diabetes

  • Thyroid problems

    • How to use Chromium

  • Brewer's Yeast
  • Chrome
  • Chrome 3+
  • Chrome FTG
  • Chrome III
  • Chrome Trivalent
  • Chromic Chloride
  • Chromium 3+
  • Chromium Acetate
  • Chromium Chloride
  • Chromium III
  • Chromium III Picolinate
  • Chromium Nicotinate
  • Chromium Picolinate
  • Chromium Polynicotinate
  • Chromium Proteinate
  • Chromium Trichloride
  • Chromium Tripicolinate
  • Cr
  • Cr III
  • Cr3+
  • Cromo
  • Kali Bichromicum
  • Potassium Bichromate
  • Trivalent Chromium

    • Warnings

  • Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; fever; rash; hives; itching, discolored, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.

  • Signs of low blood sugar. These include hunger, dizziness, shaking, a fast heartbeat, confusion, or sweating.

  • Signs of kidney problems. These include not able to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, swelling of the feet or legs, or big weight gain.

  • Very bad throwing up

  • Very bad loose stools

  • Very bad headache

  • Signs of bleeding problems. These include bruising or bleeding that is not normal; blood in your stools or dark, tarry colored stools; changes in menstrual periods like lots of bleeding, spotting, or bleeding between cycles.

  • Ulcers or wounds on the skin

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