chromium gluconate

Chromium gluconate is a chemical compound consisting of trivalent chromium and gluconic acid. It is used as a dietary supplement to provide the essential trace mineral chromium, which plays a role in normal glucose metabolism and peripheral nerve function. Chromium acts as part of the glucose tolerance factor, enhancing insulin sensitivity by increasing insulin binding to cells, raising insulin receptor density, and activating insulin receptor kinase. This leads to improved cellular response to insulin. Chromium supplementation may help normalize blood glucose levels in individuals with deficiency but has limited evidence for benefit in healthy individuals or those with well-controlled diabetes[1][2][4]. The compound is not associated with any specific pharmaceutical developer.

Other names

chromium(III) gluconatetrivalent chromium gluconate