Since 1947 (Trivalent) Elemental Chromium Supports Healthy Blood Sugar Metabolism Gluten, Wheat & Dairy Free Suitable For Vegetarians Kosher Parve Dietary Supplement Chromax Chromium Picolinate Chromium is an essential trace minerals that plays an important role in helping insulin regulate blood glucose. Along with a nutritious diet, chromium may help maintain healthy blood sugar levels already within a normal range. Chromium is naturally found in sources such as brewer's yeast, black pepper, mushrooms, whole grain cereal and dried beans. In addition, chromium is a component of a number of enzymes that release energy from cells and is required for proper receptor functioning necessary for nutrient metabolism. This formulation contains trivalent, biologically active chromium.