Body composition evidence brief
Chromium picolinate is a trace mineral supplement sold for glucose control, cravings, and fat loss. Body-composition claims often exceed the practical evidence.
body-composition effects are small and clinically unpersuasive, and resistance-training trials do not support muscle or strength claims.
Cochrane and NIH reviews describe small weight effects; resistance-training trials do not show body-composition advantage.
Products commonly use microgram dosing, but higher dose does not turn a small population-level signal into a practical outcome.
Do not frame chromium as a physique shortcut, glucose hack, or lean-mass supplement for healthy users.
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