for the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels, the level often recommended by nutritionists, highly absorbable picolinate form, suitable for vegetarians & vegans our naturally sourced chromium picolinate is a bioavailable form made & packed in the uk to gmp standards. we believe this important nutrient deserves a place in all good adult multivitamins, so you will find most of our multis provide a full 200mcg per day.chromium is an essential trace mineral that we all need at low levels & it is largely obtained by eating a varied & healthy diet. good food sources include broccoli, liver, potatoes, shellfish, meat & whole grains. there is evidence to suggest that those on restricted diets such as vegetarians & vegans, may have a low intake of chromium, so supplementation is advised.the primary function of chromium is to regulate blood glucose levels, & is sometimes referred to as glucose tolerance factor (gtf), a term which is still used by some companies in the labelling of their chromium products. there is science to support chromium has an important relationship with the hormone released by the pancreas to balance blood sugar levels.-chromium contributes to normal macronutrient (carbohydrates, fats & proteins) metabolism- for the maintenance of normal blood glucose level