Australian Approved Name (AAN): Chromium nicotinate
Organic/Inorganic: Organic
Molecular formula: C18H12CrN3O6
Molecular weight: 418.3
Conversions (% mineral): 12.43
AI for chromium as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 0.2µg/day (AI)
Infants – 7-12 months – 5.5µg/day (AI)
Children – 1-3 years – 11µg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 15µg/day
Boys – 9-13 years – 25µg/day
Boys – 14-18 years – 35µg/day
Girls – 9-13 years – 21µg/day
Girls – 14-18 years – 25µg/day
Men – 35µg/day
Women – 25µg/day
Pregnancy – 30µg/day
Lactation – 45µg/day
Maximum daily dose: The maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 50 micrograms of Chromium from organic sources.
Warnings and restrictions: Chromium is a mandatory component of Chromium nicotinate.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active
TGA reference: Therapeutic Goods Administration