
Taking chromium with levothyroxine might decrease how much levothyroxine the body absorbs.

For females 9-13 years old, it is 21 mcg for females 14-18 years old, it is 24 mcg. For males 9-13 years old, it is 25 mcg for males 14-18 years old, it is 35 mcg. For those 0-6 months old, it is 0.2 mcg for those 7-12 months old, it is 5.5 mcg for those 1-3 years old, it is 11 mcg for those 4-8 years old, it is 15 mcg. Children: Chromium is likely safe when taken by mouth in amounts that don't exceed AI levels. Stay on the safe side and stick with amounts below the AI. There isn't enough reliable information to know if taking higher amounts of chromium is safe when breast-feeding. For those 19-50 years old, it is 45 mcg daily. The AI for those 14-18 years old is 44 mcg daily. But don't take chromium supplements during pregnancy unless advised to do so by a healthcare provider.īreast-feeding: Chromium is likely safe when taken by mouth in amounts that do not exceed AI levels. Chromium is possibly safe to use in amounts higher than the AI levels while pregnant. For those 19-50 years old, it is 30 mcg daily. The AI for those 14-18 years old is 28 mcg daily. Pregnancy: Chromium is likely safe when taken by mouth in amounts that do not exceed adequate intake (AI) levels. High doses have been linked to more serious side effects including liver or kidney damage.

Some people experience side effects such as stomach upset, headaches, insomnia, and mood changes. Chromium has been used safely in doses of 200-1000 mcg daily for up to 2 years. When taken for longer periods of time, chromium is possibly safe. Up to 1000 mcg of chromium daily has been used safely for up to 6 months. When taken by mouth: Chromium is likely safe when used short-term.
