Life Extension Optimized Chromium with Crominex 3+ 500 mcg

Life Extension · Optimized Chromium with Crominex 3+ 500 mcg

Life Extension

Optimized Chromium with Crominex 3+ 500 mcg

Mineral60 servings

Looks good our read

The dose here lands inside the range studies actually used.

Dose At dose vs. studied dose

  • Gluten Free
Quality

How it scores

$6.75★4.6 (1,092)

Overall

A

Evidence

A

Dose

A

Formulation

B

Brand

90/100

The label

What's in it, judged

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)

60 per container

IngredientAmount%DV
  • Chromium as Crominex 3+ 500 mcg 1,429%

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Silica, Stearate.

Directions: Take one (1) capsule daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

at the studied dose Every ingredient links to our evidence.

Reported interactions

Interacts with:
Olanzapine

From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.

Dose check

Is it dosed to do anything?

  • Chromium

    At the studied dose

    0.5 mg / day studies used 0.2-1 mg · 54 studies

What Chromium is good for

  • Heart rate responseC

    Heart rate response to stress or stimulants

    Cardiovascular

  • Antioxidant enzyme activityC

    Higher antioxidant enzyme activity

    Inflammation & oxidative stress

  • Appetite controlD

    Satiety and appetite control

    Weight management

  • TriglyceridesA

    Lower triglycerides

    Glycemic & metabolic

  • Fasting blood glucoseB

    Lower fasting blood glucose

    Glycemic & metabolic

The brand

Life Extension

90/100

Life Extension's quality posture is strong on testing and transparency, but a 2017 FDA warning letter limits a full trust endorsement.

Quality 91
Formulation 94
Safety 79
Transparency 84
Value 96
  • ✓ NSF certified
  • ✓ Third-party tested
  • ✓ Effective dosing
  • ✓ Premium ingredients
  • ✓ Research-backed
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