Chromium Interactions
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Interactions with Medications and Supplements
The following are the medications and supplements that are more likely to cause a reaction with chromium supplements:
- Antacids
Research on animals, indicates that antacids, especially ones with calcium carbonate, may inhibit chromium absorption. This research has not yet been confirmed in humans, but it may be advisable to avoid taking chromium supplements at the same time as calcium-containing antacids. - Insulin medication
Insulin is used to help people with diabetes lower their blood glucose levels and manage their diabetes symptoms. If chromium supplements are taken at the same time as insulin medication (especially if the chromium supplements are at high levels), they could decrease the amount of insulin required and cause hypoglycaemia symptoms. People with diabetes and who take insulin should seek medical advice prior to trying any chromium supplements.
It may be advisable to avoid taking chromium supplements at the same time as calcium-containing antacids
Other interactions with Chromium
There are none reported.
Chromium's effect on lab tests
Chromium has the following effects on lab tests:
- Diagnostic blood tests
When people have diagnostic tests such as RBC survival studies after a radioactive-hexavalent chromium is used (for at least three months), it can cause incorrect falsely elevated levels in the blood.