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Most people who have tried to lose weight and keep it off are familiar with feelings of hunger and strong food cravings. Several studies have examined whether chromium picolinate may be useful in this capacity. In an 8-week study, 1,000 ?g/day of chromium (in the form of chromium picolinate) reduced food intake, hunger and cravings in healthy overweight women. The researchers reported that the effects of chromium on the brain may have produced these effects. Other research has examined people with binge-eating disorder or depression, as these groups could potentially benefit the most from suppressing cravings or hunger. An 8-week study assigned 113 people with depression to receive either 600 ?g/day of chromium in the form of chromium picolinate or a placebo. The researchers found that appetite and cravings were reduced with chromium picolinate supplements, compared to the placebo