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Supplement commonly used for blood sugar metabolism support
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (whole) of Berberine and chromium picolinate supplement (1 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.9 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (whole) · 1 g
4
KCAL / 1G
Carbs
0.9g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 4 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.05 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (whole) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 1.2 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 1.5 g | 5 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 3 g | 11 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
The berberine and chromium picolinate supplement is marketed to support blood sugar metabolism. Berberine has been studied for blood sugar effects, but this supplement is not a diabetes treatment, and evidence that chromium adds a meaningful benefit is limited.
Berberine may lower blood sugar in some people, but the effect is not a substitute for prescribed treatment. Research on chromium picolinate for blood sugar control is inconsistent, so the combination should not be relied on to manage diabetes.
The berberine and chromium picolinate supplement is not proven to produce substantial, lasting weight loss on its own. Evidence for chromium’s effect on body weight is weak, and berberine research does not establish this combination as a weight-loss treatment.
Taking the berberine and chromium picolinate supplement with metformin may increase the risk of low blood sugar, and berberine can affect how some medicines are processed. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist before combining them, and do not change your metformin dose yourself.
The right timing for the berberine and chromium picolinate supplement depends on its specific instructions. Berberine can cause digestive upset, so taking it with a meal may be easier to tolerate; follow the product directions and do not exceed them.
The berberine and chromium picolinate supplement can cause nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or abdominal discomfort. Berberine may also cause headache or dizziness in some people; stop taking it if symptoms are severe or persistent.
The long-term safety of the berberine and chromium picolinate supplement has not been well established. Studies generally do not settle whether continuous use for many months is safe or useful, so do not assume that ongoing use is risk-free.
It has not been established that combining berberine with chromium picolinate works better than berberine alone. Chromium is added for its proposed role in glucose metabolism, but evidence for an extra benefit from the combination is limited.
It can, particularly because berberine may lower blood sugar and chromium may have an additional effect in some circumstances. The risk is more important for people using glucose-lowering medicines; symptoms can include shakiness, sweating, or confusion.
The berberine and chromium picolinate supplement is not recommended during pregnancy because its safety has not been adequately established. Safety during breastfeeding is also uncertain, so avoid using it during these periods.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
0.05mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 4 calories in 1 piece (whole) (1 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Berberine and chromium picolinate supplement combines berberine, a compound found in certain plants, with chromium in the picolinate form. It is sold as a supplement rather than eaten as a food, and its format and exact formula can vary by brand. It is commonly marketed for support of blood sugar metabolism, but it should not be treated as a meal or as a substitute for prescribed care.
There is no customary way to serve it; people generally take it with water and follow the directions on the label. Its small, roughly 1 g serving contributes little as a source of protein, fat or fibre. If you take medicines or are considering adding it to your routine, check with a healthcare professional first, and use the product only as directed.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.