Chromium is an essential trace mineral, and picolinate is a well-absorbed form of it commonly used in supplements.

It's studied for its role in insulin sensitivity and how the body handles carbohydrates — steadier post-meal blood sugar is associated with fewer of the energy crashes that tend to drive snacking.

In LipoPeak, it works alongside gymnema on the blood-sugar and appetite side of the formula.

Where it sits in the formula: one of six named ingredients on the LipoPeak label, alongside Green Tea Leaf Extract, Cayenne Pepper Fruit Extract, Gymnema Sylvestre.