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Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by LuckyVitamin

Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg label
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Capsule Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg is a dietary supplement by LuckyVitamin with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar support in type 2 diabetes, weight loss and appetite control, insulin sensitivity.Based on those ingredients, 178 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chromium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg by LuckyVitamin

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This supplement contains one active ingredient: chromium, supplied as chromium picolinate at 200 micrograms per capsule. Chromium is a mineral that plays a role in how your body handles blood sugar.

The capsule also contains rice flour and hypromellose (a plant-derived capsule material) as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: healthy glucose and carbohydrate metabolism.
  • We looked for evidence on: Chromium deficiency, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Hypoglycemia, Impaired glucose tolerance (Prediabetes), Metabolic syndrome — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Chromium is rated "Likely Effective" for Chromium deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Chromium is rated "Possibly Effective" for Diabetes.
  • Also on file: Chromium is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Impaired glucose tolerance (Prediabetes).

Chromium is likely effective for chromium deficiency—the condition it prevents when intake is genuinely low. For blood sugar control, the evidence is more limited: it's rated possibly effective for type 2 diabetes, but possibly ineffective for prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance), high blood pressure, and schizophrenia.

If you're considering it for blood sugar, talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chromium

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Chromium at typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated. Most common side effects are mild: gastrointestinal irritation, headaches, insomnia, irritability, and mood changes.

Rare serious effects—kidney or liver damage, a muscle breakdown condition (rhabdomyolysis), or low blood platelets (thrombocytopenia)—have been reported, mostly at higher doses or with longer use. Skin rashes and contact dermatitis can occur, especially in people with a known chromium allergy.

The safety data on high or long-term supplement doses is limited, so unless your doctor recommends extra chromium, stick to food sources or a prenatal vitamin if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chromium

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Chromium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 178 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this, double-check your blood sugar medications (antidiabetes drugs and insulin), levothyroxine (thyroid hormone), NSAIDs, and aspirin with your pharmacist. Chromium has Moderate interactions with the first three and Minor interactions with the last two.

No interactions are documented for other ingredient we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Chromium picolinate is a single-ingredient supplement most useful if you actually have a chromium deficiency. If you take blood sugar medications, insulin, levothyroxine, or NSAIDs, you need to check this product against your exact medications before starting—the interactions are real.

Talk with your pharmacist about timing and dosing if you decide to use it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand LuckyVitamin
Barcode (UPC) 810026421402
Net contents 100 Veg Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 283149
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg by LuckyVitamin, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Veg Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veg Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
810026421402
IngredientAmount% DV
Chromium200 mcg571%

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.

Formula

Chromium is an essential trace mineral that is best known for its role as an insulin co-factor. Chromium is therefore critical for the maintenance of healthy glucose and carbohydrate metabolism; however, it is also important for the utilization of fat and protein. Scientific studies also indicate that it may play a role in cardiovascular health. As part of a healthy diet and exercise program, chromium picolinate may help to maintain healthy blood sugar levels already within the normal range and may also help to support a healthy body composition.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution: For adults only.

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially diabetes medication), or have a medical condition.

Diabetics/Hypoglycemics: use only under a physician's supervision.

Keep out of reach of children.

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

General Statements

1 year happiness guarantee Capsule size

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Guaranteed Quality & Potency

Formulation

Insulin co-factor Supports healthy glucose metabolism

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Non-GMO

Vegan

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

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Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg by LuckyVitamin label

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Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg by LuckyVitamin

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Chromium

Interacts with
178 drugs
200 mcg per serving Form: Chromium Picolinate

Chromium is an essential trace mineral involved in how the body handles sugar and fat. Some studies suggest it may modestly help blood sugar control i...

Chromium monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg by LuckyVitamin Drug Interactions

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178Drugs
89 Moderate 89 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Chromium 178

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg interact with 178 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Chromium

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Chromium5 drug types · 178 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, chromium may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Some research shows that taking chromium might lower blood glucose levels, especially in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence A
Insulin

Theoretically, concomitant use of chromium and insulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In clinical research, chromium has been shown to increase insulin sensitivity,

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Others)

Chromium might bind levothyroxine in the intestinal tract and decrease levothyroxine absorption.
Clinical research in healthy volunteers shows that taking chromium picolinate 1000 mcg with levothyroxine 1 mg decreases serum levels of levothyroxine by 17% when compared to taking levothyroxine alone. Advise patients to take levothyroxine at least 30 minutes before or 3-4 hours after taking chromium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Aspirin

Theoretically, aspirin might increase chromium absorption.
Animal research suggests that aspirin may increase chromium absorption and chromium levels in the blood.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids)

NSAIDs might increase chromium levels in the body.
Drugs that are prostaglandin inhibitors, such as NSAIDs, seem to increase chromium absorption and retention.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Chromium full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg, from the product label.

LuckyVitamin

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Name
Lucky Health Group Inc.
City
Conshohocken
State
PA
ZipCode
19428
Phone Number
1-888-635-0474
Web Address
www.LuckyVitamin.com
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Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg by LuckyVitamin: Common Questions

Does Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg by LuckyVitamin interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg has a known interaction with 178 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this help my blood sugar if I have type 2 diabetes?
The evidence is mixed. Chromium is rated possibly effective for type 2 diabetes, but research is limited and results vary. If your blood sugar is poorly controlled, chromium might help a little—but it's not a substitute for your diabetes medications. Talk to your doctor before adding it.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
The safety data rates chromium as likely safe in pregnancy at small amounts from food or prenatal vitamins, but extra supplement doses beyond that haven't been studied enough. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product while pregnant.
What are the most common side effects?
Most people tolerate chromium well at normal doses. If you do have side effects, they're usually mild: stomach upset, headache, trouble sleeping, or mood changes. Serious effects are rare but have been reported, mostly with much higher doses or longer use.
I take levothyroxine for my thyroid. Does this interact with it?
Yes—chromium can bind to levothyroxine in your intestines and reduce how much gets absorbed. Research shows a potential 17% drop in your thyroid hormone levels. You'll need to talk with your doctor about spacing doses or adjusting your levothyroxine dose.
Is there a filler in this?
Yes. Beyond the chromium itself, the capsule contains rice flour and hypromellose (the capsule material).

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The Full Monographs Behind Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Chromium

Interacts with 178 drugs

Chromium is an essential trace mineral involved in how the body handles sugar and fat. Some studies suggest it may modestly help blood sugar control in certain people with type 2 diabetes, b...

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Sources & How We Checked

Chromium Picolinate 200 mcg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 53 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Chromium 53 references
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