Penn Herb Wellness Guide
ChromiumFind Products
Also indexed as:CR
Interactions with Supplements, Foods, & Other Compounds
Chromium supplementation may enhance the effects of drugs for diabetes (e.g., insulin, blood sugar-lowering agents) and possibly lead to hypoglycemia. Therefore, people with diabetes taking these medications should supplement with chromium only under the supervision of a doctor.
Preliminary research has found that vitamin C increases the absorption of chromium.1
Interactions with Medicines
Certain medicines interact with this supplement.
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
 Replenish Depleted Nutrients
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| Reduce Side Effects | |
| Support Medicine | |
 Reduces Effectiveness
| none |
| Potential Negative Interaction
| none |
 Explanation Required
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The Drug-Nutrient Interactions table may not include every possible interaction. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. For details, refer to the manufacturers’ package information as these are not covered in this table. If you take medications, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.