Any experts on chromium piccolonate?

[TKay]

I've done absolutely no research on this, but thought I'd ask here anyway. An acquaintance of mine says she's been taking chromium piccolonate and notices a difference in the way she feels and how her food is used. (Can you really FEEL that, I wonder?)
Anyone take this? And why? I'm curious. I need to get back on a good vitamin regimen anyway, so I thought I'd look into adding this to the mix.

[funniegrrl]

This has long been used as a supplement for weight loss -- the typical claim is that it speeds metabolism. Studies done so far have shown it does not help.

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA400142

[sneezles]

It is for insulin regulation and supposedly for increased energy and weight control. I took it for about 6 months but didn't notice any significance.

[bobmark226]

It is for insulin regulation and supposedly for increased energy and weight control. I took it for about 6 months but didn't notice any significance.

Ditto, though I didn't take it for as long.

Bob

[mrswaz]

I tried it once, and after about a week I began getting dizzy spells- I had never had them before. It took me a few days to figure out that it was the chromium, and once I stopped taking it, the dizziness went away. It was scary dizzy- like I almost passed out a few times.

I would check with a doctor before taking them.

[wallycat]

Some preliminary lab studies show it can alter cell growth...not a good thing.

If this person is using it to regulate insulin, I'd suggest cinnamon (about 1/4 tsp. a day).
For weight loss...skip the chromium p.
There's another type of chromium that shows less damage to cells.....still, I personally wouldn't take it.