AOR AOR - Chromium Picolinate 600 mcg, 90 vcaps
AOR Chromium Picolinate - Shown effective in stabilizing glucose levels for brain health, Chromium is also effective in blood sugar stabilization for diabetics, and effective in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Since insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar levels appear to be risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, some scientists have found that higher chromium intake lowered the risk of heart attack.
Price
Regular Canadian retail price: $20.78 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.
In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
Why people keep reordering it
- Highly absorbable forms
- Chelated forms your body takes up, instead of oxide that mostly passes through.
- Calm and recovery
- Supports muscle relaxation, sleep quality and everyday stress resilience.
- Gentle on digestion
- Formulated to skip the laxative effect of cheaper magnesium.
Best suited to: wants a well-absorbed chromium form, already tracks carbs and wants metabolic backup, prefers a plain, single-ingredient capsule.
What the research supports
One capsule gives 600 mcg of chromium as picolinate, a chelated form, taken once daily. The 90-capsule bottle lasts three months.
Trials on insulin sensitivity use 200 to 1000 mcg of chromium daily.
- Insulin sensitivity (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trials, meta-analysis)
- Chromium helps insulin dock onto cell receptors so glucose can move out of the blood and into cells. Trials show modest improvements in insulin sensitivity and fasting glucose, though results vary by starting status.
- Body weight (evidence: mixed, from randomized controlled trials)
- Chromium is thought to influence how cells respond to insulin, which affects fat storage. Trials testing it for weight or fat loss show small, inconsistent effects, several finding no real difference from placebo.
Read the literature: Insulin sensitivity on PubMed, Body weight on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- Wants a well-absorbed chromium form
- Picolinate is one of the better-studied chelated forms for crossing into cells compared to inorganic chromium salts.
- Already tracks carbs and wants metabolic backup
- 600 mcg daily provides chromium at a dose used in trials on insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism.
- Prefers a plain, single-ingredient capsule
- There's no proprietary blend here, just chromium picolinate at a stated 600 mcg with minimal fillers.
Look elsewhere if
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- The label itself advises against use in this case, so this product isn't an option regardless of chromium form.
- Has a kidney condition
- Chromium is cleared by the kidneys and this label flags kidney disorders as a reason to check with a practitioner first, so ask before starting.
- Wants a fast weight-loss aid
- Chromium picolinate's evidence for weight loss on its own is weak and inconsistent, so look elsewhere if that's the main goal.
What to expect
Chromium doesn't produce a feeling you'll notice day to day. If it's doing anything, it shows up gradually over weeks to months in how your blood sugar tracks, not as an immediate effect.
How it compares
- Compared with chromium chloride or chromium oxide
- Picolinate has better documented absorption and is the form most used in the human trials on glucose metabolism. The tradeoff: Chromium chloride and oxide are usually cheaper, even if less studied for absorption.
Product details
- Active ingredient
- Chromium (III) (picolinate)
- Ingredient form
- vcaps
- Strength
- 600 mcg
- Servings per container
- 90
- Suggested use
- Adults: Take one capsule daily with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Independent testing
- ISO-certified third-party labs
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- AOR
How to take it
Adults: Take one capsule daily with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
Each capsule contains
- Chromium (III) (picolinate)
- 600mcg
Non-medicinal ingredients
Microcrystalline cellulose and silicon dioxide. Capsule: hypromellose.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May reduce absorption of certain antibiotics and thyroid medication.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about AOR - Chromium Picolinate 600 mcg
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.