Chromium Supplements (Systemic)
Proper Use of This Dietary SupplementDosing - The amount of chromium needed to meet normal
daily recommended intakes will be different for different individuals. The
following information includes only the average amounts of chromium.
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For oral
dosage forms (capsules and tablets):
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To prevent deficiency, the amount taken by mouth is based on normal
daily recommended intakes:
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Adults and teenagers - 50 to 200 micrograms (mcg) per day.
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Children 7 to 10 years age - 50 to 200 mcg per day.
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Children 4 to 6 years of age - 30 to 120 mcg per day.
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Children birth to 3 years of age - 10 to 80 mcg per day.
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To treat deficiency:
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Adults, teenagers, and children - Treatment dose is determined
by prescriber for each individual based on severity of deficiency.
Missed dose - If you miss taking chromium supplements for one
or more days there is no cause for concern, since it takes some time for your
body to become seriously low in chromium. However, if your health care professional
has recommended that you take chromium, try to remember to take it as directed
every day.
Storage - To store this dietary supplement:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the dietary supplement to break down.
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Keep the dietary supplement from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
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Do not keep outdated dietary supplements or those no longer needed.
Be sure that any discarded dietary supplement is out of the reach of children.
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