Chromium supplement shows promise for teen skin condition
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether a daily chromium picolinate supplement could reduce the severity of acanthosis nigricans (dark, thick skin patches) and improve insulin resistance in 90 adolescents aged 12-18. Participants took either chromium or a placebo for 24 weeks. Researchers meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uruk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC