NOW Foods Tri-Chromium, 500mcg
NOW Foods Tri-Chromium, 500mcg is a mineral supplement in vegetable capsules that combines three forms of chromium with cinnamon. Chromium is an essential trace mineral, needed by the body only in very small amounts.
Key features
- 500 mcg of chromium per serving
- Three well-known and studied forms of chromium in one formula
- Using several forms is intended to help absorption
- Cinnamon included, a spice with a long history of traditional use
- Supplied in vegetable capsules
Chromium plays a part in how the body handles carbohydrate, fat and protein from food, which is why it is a familiar name on supplement shelves. This version stands out by offering a mix of chromium forms rather than relying on a single one, plus the addition of cinnamon.
Available in packs of 90 and 180 vegetable capsules.
Serving information
| Label shown for | 180 vcaps (other sizes or versions may differ, so check the pack) |
| Serving size | 1 Veg Capsule |
| Servings per container | 180 |
Amounts per serving
| Ingredient | Recommended daily dose (1 Veg Capsule) | %NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium (Tri-Chromium) [from Chromium Picolinate, Chromium Chelavite (chromium amino acid chelate) and ChromeMate (chromium polynicotinate)] | 500 µg | 1250% |
| Cinnamon (Bark) (Cinnamomum verum and/or Cinnamomum aromaticum and/or | 250 mg | |
| Cinnamomum burmannii ) | ||
%NRV = Nutrient Reference Value.
Ingredients
Chromium (Tri-Chromium) [from Chromium Picolinate, Chromium Chelavite (chromium amino acid chelate) and ChromeMate (chromium polynicotinate)], Cinnamon (Bark) (Cinnamomum verum and/or Cinnamomum aromaticum and/or Cinnamomum burmannii ), Cellulose (capsule), Rice Flour, Silica and Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source). Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Recommended use
Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
Suitability / allergen information
- Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
- Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Allergens are shown in bold in the ingredients.
Warnings and storage
For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially diabetes medications), or have a medical condition (especially diabetes or hypoglycemia). This product should be taken at least 3-4 hours before or 1 hour after taking thyroid medications. Keep out of reach of children.
Country of origin: United States of America. Information taken from the UK product label; always read the label on the pack before use.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
