Poor chromium status might contribute to impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes . Researchers have hypothesized that chromium supplements increase lean muscle mass and promote fat loss, but study results have been equivocal . Some research indicates that these supplements might also reduce food intake, hunger levels, and fat cravings , although data on these effects are sparse. A 2017 clinical trial compared 2 mg/day and 4 mg/day capsaicinoid supplements for 12 weeks in 77 overweight…