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A double-blind, placebo-controlled, exploratory trial of chromium picolinate in atypical depression: effect on carbohydrate craving. – Cost Effective Supplements

A double-blind, placebo-controlled, exploratory trial of chromium picolinate in atypical depression: effect on carbohydrate craving.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16184071


Conclusion of this study

The results of this study suggest that the main effect of chromium was on carbohydrate craving and appetite regulation in depressed patients and that 600 mug of elemental chromium may be beneficial for patients with atypical depression who also have severe carbohydrate craving.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Chromium

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Depression


Slightly Positive
Chromium


Functions related to this study

Emotional health


Slightly Positive
Chromium

Reproduction


Slightly Positive
Chromium

Weight loss


Slightly Positive
Chromium


Body systems related to this study


Digestive System

Nervous System

Reproductive System
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