Chromium × Levothyroxine
MINOR
Possible Evidence
Mechanism
Chromium picolinate may reduce levothyroxine absorption.
Effect
Possible reduced levothyroxine absorption
Management
Separate doses by at least 2-4 hours.
Plain Language Summary
AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · grounded in 2 sources · methodologyThis is a minor interaction. Chromium may reduce the amount of levothyroxine your body absorbs. Separating these doses by 2 to 4 hours is a way to manage this effect.
Source
Anon. Drugdex Drug Evaluations 2004
Research
Supporting Research
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