Swanson Chromax 1000 features Chromax(R) chromium picolinate, the most widely researched and scientifically established chromium available. For over a decade, the makers of Chromax have invested heavily in large-scale independent research projects to perfect and validate this patented dietary ingredient. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that 1,000 mcg of Chromax effectively helped reduce food intake in overweight women by as much as 365 calories per day in just eight weeks while reducing cravings and hunger between meals.