NOW Foods Supplements, Tri-Chromium™ 500 mcg with Cinnamon, Insulin Co-Factor*, 180 Veg Capsules

I take this as a dietary supplement to regulate my glucose levels. Works as advertised. This is my 3rd or 4th reorder

Very good supplement, easy to swallow

I had tried to take Chromium Picolinate supplements (1000mg) straight up, but 8 days in I was hospitalized with a 3mm kidney stone (my first and hopefully last). Kidney issues don't run in my family, so it was the last thing I would have thought to research before taking the supplement. Apparently, 250-500mg/day is the max most people can handle before serious kidney damage can occur (supported by a variety of peer-reviewed medical journals). Tri-Chromium includes a 500mg blend of Chromium Chelavite and ChromeMate (two other forms of chromium) in addition to Chromium Picolinate, making it much safer to use and actually enhancing the benefits of Chromium's role in stabilizing blood sugar, increasing energy levels, and aiding in diet regulation. After recovering, I was given the okay to resume chromium supplements under the advice that I look into some of the recommended alternatives. Tri-Chromium was one of them. I'm currently 5 weeks into taking this and have had no side effects at all. I knocked a star off because this stuff doesn't deliver quite as much energy or reduction in cravings, for some reason. This could have something to do with the method of intake (about 15 min before meals), but if so, perhaps Now could provide better directions. As a 5'10", 145lb female who was pre-diabetic but has never been overweight, this has helped knock my blood sugar back into the normal zone. Overall, I would definitely recommend this to anyone seeking out less expensive alternatives to Sugarbreak's Stabilize & Reduce. Hope this helps someone out there!

I have taken chromium for years. I know when I have been off of it and start again. I could tell the difference When I started back on it with the product. I do recommend people look at you other supplements and don't "double: dose accidentally. If you are lacking in your multi, or are looking for this on its own. This is a GREAT product! Highly recommend.

I've been taking this with Gymnema Sylvestre to help clear up various issues from blood glucose levels like poor energy, urinary issues, recurring UTI etc, and I'm impressed with the results. I take one a day with Gymnema Sylvestre, sometimes twice if my diet that day has been off or if I'm feeling the effects of one of the issues, I take it to help with. Some people take this more often. I'd recommend that if you going to take Chromium you might consider combining it with Gymnema Sylvestre and to start with one each per day in the middle of a meal. If you don't notice any positive changes or if those changes are not enough you could take these multiple times per day, different people have different needs for supplements, and I know some people that take this 3 times a day with each meal. This product is easy to take, tasteless, and an excellent value for the money considering the number you get for the price. It's also among the higher doses I've seen.

i dont usually leave comments but seeing that I made my decision on getting this based off others reviews ,I feel its only right to leave my review in Hope's of helping another. I'm a pre diabetic 28 years old , and from my own research and being proactive I bought a glucose meter and started monitoring I would always felt extremly thirsty and tired after certain meals (carbs) and even went to doctor to make sure I wasnt diabetic and the test came back that I wasn't but what most patients dont realize is that even though your test dont meet the mark for diabetes doesnt mean your not PRE diabetic (which is the first faze before getting to full blown diabetes), I did research and found tri chromium helps with blood sugar ,iv been taking it close to a week now and im very impressed to see I haven't had any blood sugar crashes it's been stable between the mid 80's to the mid 90's where as before I would be in 140 or higher, this is after high carb meals, now I dont have this issue another plus is that im no longer craving sweets (which is a major addiction for me)and im ironically not hungry as much now for some this may be a issue but for me someone that can stand to lose a few pounds this is a positive ,im very pleased with product i will continue to take it.

UPDATE 5/3/14 I've raised it to 5 stars. . By now I recognize a definite pattern of improved energy, and a lesser NEED to eat. That "need to eat" to restore my energy was driving me to over eat. On the other hand, I've not lost weight. This and Anti-aging LX - Alpha Lipoic Acid & Acetyl L-Carnitine have made very significant improvements in my daily life. ***BUT read my review of the Anti-aging LX - Alpha Lipoic Acid & Acetyl L-Carnitine BEFORE you start taking it.*** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . I originally started taking one of these at night. Over the next week I found myself waking up about 4:30 - 5:00. Not fully rested, but too awake to go back to sleep. Now I take one in the morning and have no problem sleeping. Did it give my body more energy? Don't know. I *THINK* that I feel a little bit better, but I'm not sure. If it wasn't for the very solid effect of waking up a couple of hours early when I took it at night, than I might not order it again. . As to other effects, I haven't noticed any. But it DOES have an effect, small as it may be, and the price is relatively cheap, so I'll probably reorder.

Will buy again