Chromium is an essential mineral used to treat diabetes, high triglycerides (blood fat/cholesterol), and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Chromium is also popular as a weight loss product: but scientific studies have not shown it has any benefit for losing weight. Other names for Chromium include: Chromium (III), Chromium Aspartate, Chromium Chloride, Chromium Citrate, Chromium Nicotinate, Chromium Picolinate, GTF Chrominum, and Trivalent Chromium. Check with your doctor before taking Chromium