Chromium Picolinate - Feed Ingredient

Chromium picolinate is a compound consisting of trivalent chromium bound to picolinic acid, a form used to enhance chromium’s bioavailability in the body. It appears as a reddish-pink crystalline powder and is used in animal nutrition as a source of supplemental chromium.

In equine nutrition, chromium picolinate is included in certain supplements to support glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity, particularly in horses with metabolic concerns such as insulin resistance or equine metabolic syndrome. Chromium is a trace element that plays a role in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, although horses require only minute amounts.