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Initial Posting: 11/15/05 Jump to test results
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CHROMIUM SUPPLEMENTS ARE USED FOR BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL AND WEIGHT LOSS, BUT THREE FAILED OUR PRODUCT TESTS!
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Alphabetical list of brands for the 7 products tested.
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EZ-Trim |
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New Chapter |
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TRIMSPA |
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Life Extension |
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Nutrilite |
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MegaFood |
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Thermosculpt |
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Make sure the supplement you take passed our test and is right for you! Isn't your health worth it?
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ConsumerLab.com tested popular supplements with chromium including EZ-Trim, Thermosculpt, and TRIMSPA, as well as products by Life Extension, MegaFood, New Chapter, and Nutrilite.
Only 25% of the labeled amount of chromium was in one product. Another product contained 42% more chromium than claimed, yielding an amount of potential concern for toxicity. This product and one other were found to contain relatively high levels of hexavalent chromium, a potential carcinogen and toxin. Only four chromium products passed testing. But negative effects may occur in some people.
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Summary for non-subscribers:
Test Results by Product:
Listed below is one example of a product that passed testing. Results (pass and fail) for an additional 6 products that CL selected and tested are available to subscribers in the full report (Log-in or Subscribe now for the full report). The products shown below were tested through CL's Voluntary Certification Program.
Also shown is the amount of chromium and serving size as listed on the label. A products listed as "Approved" met its label claims and ConsumerLab.com's quality criteria (see Passing Score).
The full list of ingredients and special dietary designations (such as gluten-free) is available for each product by clicking on the word "Ingredients" in the first column.
EXAMPLES OF RESULTS OF CONSUMERLAB.COM TESTING OF CHROMIUM SUPPLEMENTS
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Product Name
Amount of Chromium Per Unit
Suggested Daily Amount
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Manufac-
turer or Distri-
butor |
Labeled Amount of Chro-
mium per Daily Sug-
gested Amount |
APPROVAL STATUS:
APPROVED
(Passed)
NOT
APPROVED
(Failed)
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Contained Labeled Amount of Key Ingredi-
ent(s)
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Purity:
Hexa-
valent Chromium and Lead**
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Broke Apart Properly
(NA = Not applicable)
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Caffeine (mg) per Day in Sug-
gested Daily Amount
Equi-
valent Cans of Cola* (40 mg caffeine
/can)
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NutriliteŽ Chrompic Extra*
100 mcg per capsule (3 per day)
Ingredients
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Dist. by Access Business Group Inter-
national LLC |
300 mcg |
APPROVED
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NA
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NA
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NA - Applies only to tablets and caplets. Not applicable (NA) to pills in capsule, chewable, and extended release forms.
*Tested through CL's Voluntary Certification Program prior to, at time of, or after initial posting of this Product Review.
** All mineral/botanical products tested for lead contamination. Percentage of chromium VI is %wt/wt of hexavalent chromium to total chromium. |
Manufacturers may change ingredients and label information at any time. So be sure to check labels carefully when evaluating the products you use or buy. If a product's ingredients differ from what is listed above, it may not be the same as what was tested. CL cannot assure that results for other samples will be the same as those listed above because because there may be a lack of consistency both within and across lots.
The information contained in this report is based on the compilation and review of information from product labeling and analytical testing. CL applies what it believes to be the most appropriate testing methods and standards. The information in this report does not reflect the opinion or recommendation of CL, its officers or employees. CL cannot assure the accuracy of information provided to it by third parties. Liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in this report is hereby disclaimed.
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