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chromium picolinate + carnitine

Development stage
Preclinical
Lead developer
BioActive Nutrients
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
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Overview

Chromium picolinate + carnitine is a combination dietary supplement containing two active ingredients: chromium picolinate (a highly bioavailable form of the essential mineral chromium) and L-carnitine (an amino acid derivative involved in fatty acid metabolism). Chromium picolinate supports healthy blood sugar levels by enhancing insulin function and improving carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. L-carnitine facilitates the transport of long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production, supporting fat utilization during exercise and recovery. Clinical studies have shown that this combination can improve body weight, glycemic control, lipid profiles (except HDL cholesterol), mental health parameters, hormonal balance (notably in women with polycystic ovary syndrome), inflammatory markers, antioxidant capacity, as well as upregulate gene expression related to metabolic health[1][2][3]. The product is primarily marketed for metabolic support including weight management and blood sugar regulation.

Brand names
C2C-2C 2
Other names
chromium and carnitine co-supplementationchromium picolinate and L-carnitineC2 | Chromium Picolinate & L-Carnitine
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Targets

CPT2 (Carnitine O-palmitoyltransferase 2)SLC25A20 (Carnitine/acylcarnitine translocase)SLC7A1 (Cationic amino acid transporter 1)

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