Posted by Larry Hoover on June 12, 2004, at 17:39:41
In reply to Chromium Picolinate Study w/ Atypical Depression, posted by Charm on June 11, 2004, at 11:24:42
> I'm sure many of you have seen this by now -- it may even already be posted. I'm referring to the recent study treating persons with Atypical Depression with Chromium Picolinate. Here's a link to the story:
> http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256EA70066FAFCI hadn't seen this before now. Thanks for posting it.
> Actually, it's currently showing up in quite a number of sites. Since I often feel like the "poster child" for atypical depression, I started this regiment yesterday and am looking forward to seeing what kind of results I get over the next 8 to 10 weeks.
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> On other sites, I've seen suggested doses up to 1,000 mcg per day as compared with the 600 used in the study. I've also run upon sites that don't consider it safe to take this high amount.I just looked, and the NIH does not have an UL set for chromium. They have not established a toxic intake level. It should be noted that your suggested intake is roughly thirty times the suggested daily intake.
I *have* seen evidence that picolinic acid, the counter-ion for your chromium supplement, does have toxic effects.
> For myself, I'm going with the 1,000 per day taken with some supplemental biotin.
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> Hopefully I'll have some positive results to report.
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> Everyone have a great day!
>
> CharmPlease, do report back.
Lar
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