Chromium
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 hypoglycaemia. 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.
Replenish Depleted Nutrients | |
Reduce Side Effects | |
Support Medicine | |
Reduces Effectiveness | none |
Potential Negative Interaction | none |
Explanation Required |
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