Chromium, the metallic element once believed to be toxic, is now generally recognized to play an important role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels in those within normal levels when used as part of a healthy diet.38-40 Clinical studies of age-related decreases in chromium levels in 51,665 hair, sweat, and serum samples from 40,872 patients indicate the possible benefits of chromium intake for a healthy cardiovascular system and blood sugar levels.41 In addition, supplemental chromium has been shown to promote a healthy cardiovascular system.42-45
For many years, Life Extension® has included niacin in its chromium supplements. In response to evidence that people may benefit from higher doses of chromium, a formula was developed to provide 500 mcg of chromium along with 60 mg of flush-free niacin in just one capsule.42,41 To provide full-spectrum benefits, antioxidants and gene-protecting nutrients like curcumin, resveratrol, and green tea have been included.47,48 A recent study suggested that chromium, together with vitamins C and E, is effective for minimization of oxidative stress and improvement of glucose metabolism for those within normal range.49
Serving Size 1 vegetarian capsule
Servings Per Container 100
Vitamin C (as ascorbyl palmitate)
21 mg
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)
50 IU
Niacin (vitamin B3) (as flush-free inositol hexanicotinate)
60 mg
Folic Acid
200 mcg
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)
50 mcg
Chromium (as ChromeMate® chromium polynicotinate)
500 mcg
Ascorbyl palmitate
50 mg
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) root extract [containing 95% (47.5 mg) curcuminoids (curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bis-demethoxycurcumin)]
Green tea extract, decaffeinated (Camellia sinensis) (leaf) [standardized to 90% polyphenols (45 mg)]
Inositol (as inositol hexanicotinate)
15 mg
Whole red grape (Vitis vinifera) (fruit) and Polygonum cuspidatum (root) extract [std. to 35% trans-resveratrol (1 mg)]
2.85 mg
Other ingredients: rice flour, cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.
Contains corn and rice. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, or gluten. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
ChromeMate® is a registered trademark of InterHealth Nutritionals, Inc. U.S. Patent No. 4,923,855; 4,954,492; 5,194,615.
Take one to two capsules daily with meals, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Insulin, Blood Sugar
