Chromium polynicotinate is a nutrient, naturally present in some foods, and may be added to foods as fortification or enrichment nutrients.
Chromium Polynicotinate
Found In
- Beverages
- Meat
- Multivitamins
- Weight management supplements
Also Known As
- Chromium Di-Nicotinate
- Chromium Nicotinate
- Chromium Tri-Nicotinate
- Niacin-Bound Chromium
- O-Coordinated Chromium Polynicotinate
The Beverage Bottom Line
Chromium polynicotinate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA)
Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS FDA-Notified, GRAS Self-Determined)
In 2006, dietary reference intakes for chromium and nicotinic acid were assessed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Authorized for use in the EU (nutrients).
In 2014, EFSA issued a scientific opinion on dietary reference values for chromium.
In 2010, EFSA evaluated several health claims related to chromium.
In 2008, EFSA assessed the safety of mixture chromium di- and tri-nicotinate as a source of chromium as a nutrient.
Codex Alimentarius
Essential nutrients may be appropriately added to foods for various purposes.
Health Canada
Chromium can be added as a supplemental ingredient.
In 2006, dietary reference intakes for chromium and nicotinic acid were assessed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
This page was last updated on 6/30/2025.