Collection: Chrome

Chromium is a mineral that exists in several forms. Although one of its dangerous forms is found in industrial pollution, a safe form occurs naturally in many foods.

This safe form, trivalent chromium, is generally considered essential, meaning it must be obtained from food. Although some researchers question whether this mineral is truly essential, it performs many important functions in the body.

Interestingly, the absorption of chromium in the intestines is very low, with less than 2.5% of ingested chromium being absorbed. However, chromium picolinate is an alternative form of chromium that is absorbed better. For this reason, this type is often found in dietary supplements. Chromium picolinate consists of the mineral chromium bound to three picolinic acid molecules.