Chromium Picolinate.....?!

Chromium Picolinate.....?

is it safe to take chromium picolinate? I took it for a while lost weight but stopped taking it becuz someone told me that was the stuff the whole erin broakovich movie was about, and causes birth defects... Is this stuff safe? i took the 800mcg..

3 months ago
what about birth defects in future children???

Hi Chunkerbutts.
Chromium offers a mixed bag of good and bad effects. In the positive light, it was reported that chromium supplements would help burn fat and lower blood sugar levels. Chromium supplements are also supposed to build muscle mass, lower cholesterol, and reduce the risk of heart disease. A recent study shows that chromium seems to have a mild cholesterol-lowering effect. Further research may prove that chromium is helpful in lowering triglyceride levels, while raising the HDL (good) levels. However over-dosage may lead to complications and chromium supplements are best used under medical supervision. Excessive amounts of chromium may lead to a deficiency in zinc, also may lead to kidney failure. Long-term and high-dose chromium supplements may damage the body. Chromium picolinate may cause a chromosomal damage that leads to cancer.
Jason Homan