Element
chromium Audio
chro·mi·um [ kroh-mee-uhm ]
Effect:
Cell-mediated Immunity; Cellular Activity Alteration; Increased Histamine Release
May Prevent:
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
May Treat:
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to chromium:
  • A trace element that plays a role in glucose metabolism. It has the atomic symbol Cr, atomic number 24, and atomic weight 52. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP85-002,1985), chromium and some of its compounds have been listed as known carcinogens.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • An element with atomic symbol Cr, atomic number 24, and atomic weight 52.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Heavy metal and dietary trace element that plays a role in glucose metabolism; atomic symbol Cr, atomic number 24, and atomic weight 52.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • Chromium, a trace mineral, potentiates the action of insulin. Nutritional sources that contain sufficient amounts include carrots, potatoes, broccoli, whole grains, and molasses. Picolinate, a by-product of tryptophan that is paired with chromium in supplements, is said to help the body absorb chromium more efficiently.
    Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2025
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