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Had a positive reaction to chromium on scratch test. can i take vitamins with chromium as protein hydrolzed chelate?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Most likely!: Chromium is an essential nutrient for humans, albeit a "micronutrient, " but irrespective of supplementation, your body has chromium. Being allergic to a non-ionized metal does not count!

Answered 9/19/2012

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Dr. Powlin Manuel answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Vitamins be OK!: Vitamins with chromium as a protein hydrolyzed chelate should not cause an allergic reaction. Chromium is tested normally in a patch test which looks for reaction as a cause for contact dermatitis.

Answered 12/21/2012

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