Short answer

We found no documented interaction between Chromium and B-complex in the sources below. That isn't proof the combination is right for you: check each one's cautions, and ask your pharmacist if you take medication.

Chromium

What it is: A mineral found in many foods that may help the body use carbohydrates, fats and protein.

What the research says: Studies on blood sugar are mixed. The American Diabetes Association doesn't recommend it because it has no clear benefit.

Cautions

• No harm has been shown, but research is limited. People with kidney or liver disease should be careful with high amounts.

Medicines to check

• Insulin, metformin and other diabetes medicines: chromium may push blood sugar too low
• Levothyroxine (thyroid medicine): chromium may reduce how much is absorbed

In Holitro: Chromium (1000 mcg per capsule)

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Chromium: Fact Sheet for Consumers (updated March 2021)

B-complex (active forms)

What it is: A mix of B vitamins in their active forms.

What the research says: B vitamins help turn food into energy and keep blood and nerve cells healthy; a supplement helps if your diet falls short.

Cautions

• High-dose folate can hide a vitamin B12 deficiency.
• Taking a lot of vitamin B6 for a year or more can cause nerve damage.
• Niacin at 30 mg or more can cause flushing and itching.

Medicines to check

• Methotrexate: folate can interfere with it
• Anti-seizure medicines (folate and vitamin B6 notes)

In Holitro: Methyl B-Complex

Sources: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Folate: Fact Sheet for Consumers (updated November 2022); NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin B6: Fact Sheet for Consumers (updated June 2023); NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Niacin: Fact Sheet for Consumers (updated March 2021)

Check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medication.

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Educational information only, not medical advice. This reflects general ingredient overlap, not a personalized safety review. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining supplements, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or manage a health condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.