chromium picolinate

noun

chromium pi·​co·​li·​nate -pi-ˈkä-lə-ˌnāt 

-ˈpi-k(-ə)li-

: a biologically active chromium salt C₁₈H₁₂CrN₃O₆ used as a dietary supplement

Examples of chromium picolinate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, its formula consists of Capsimax cayenne pepper, chromium picolinate, HMB, forskolin, and piperine. —Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023

Its formula contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), green coffee bean extract, acetyl l-carnitine, l-carnitine l-tartrate, and chromium picolinate. —Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023

This is because chromium picolinate is highly absorbable and easily utilized by the body. —Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023

While all forms of chromium are beneficial for overall health, chromium picolinate is considered the best option for hearing support. —Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023

For example, chromium picolinate is an essential mineral that may contribute to weight loss, although more research is needed to determine its efficacy. —Dallas News, 12 Sep. 2022

In addition to its effect on blood glucose levels, chromium picolinate also may reduce hunger cravings. —Dallas News, 7 Aug. 2022

Be sure to read the label carefully and choose a product that contains proven fat-burning ingredients such as green tea extract, caffeine, and chromium picolinate. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022

Several Leanbean ingredients, such as choline and chromium picolinate, act as fat metabolism booster. —Dallas News, 26 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

chromium picolinate

noun

: a biologically active chromium salt C₁₈H₁₂CrN₃O₆ containing three picolinic acid ligands that is used as a dietary supplement