Two of the five key ingredients in Slimqa Slim Coffee Booster will be familiar the moment you read them: caffeine, because you probably had some today, and chromium, because it hides in broccoli and whole grains. Here is what each one is and how much is in a stick.
This guide stays plain and factual. It describes the two ingredients and their amounts, and it leaves the big promises to others. For the product as a whole, start from the Slimqa home page.
Chromium at a glance
Chromium is an essential trace mineral, which means the body needs it in tiny amounts and gets it from food. The amounts are so small that they are measured in micrograms (mcg), a thousandth of a milligram. One Slimqa stick contains 100 mcg of chromium.
Why the label says "chromium picolinate"
Minerals in supplements are usually attached to another molecule, which makes them stable and easy to mix. In Slimqa the chromium comes as chromium picolinate, a form widely used in supplements. Picolinic acid is the partner molecule. The 100 mcg figure on the label refers to the chromium itself, not the whole compound.
Where chromium shows up in everyday food
Most Canadians meet chromium at the dinner table without noticing. Foods that contain small amounts include:
- Broccoli and other vegetables.
- Whole grains, such as whole wheat bread and oats.
- Nuts.
- Potatoes.
- Some meats and grape juice.
The amount in any one serving varies with the soil the food was grown in and how it was processed, which is why published food tables only give ranges.
How 100 mcg compares with typical intake
Health Canada's reference figure for chromium (an "adequate intake") is only in the region of 20 to 35 mcg a day for adults, depending on age and sex. A 100 mcg stick is several times higher than that figure. We say so openly because it affects how you count.
| Source | What to know |
|---|---|
| Slimqa stick | 100 mcg chromium (as chromium picolinate) |
| Everyday food | Small, variable amounts, usually well under the stick |
| Multivitamin | Many contain chromium; check the label |
| Other supplements | Sports and blended products sometimes add it too |
If you already take a multivitamin or another product with chromium, add the amounts together and mention it to a pharmacist. If you take medication for blood sugar, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using Slimqa. The safety notes are in our guide to who Slimqa suits.
100 mcg chromium and 120 mg caffeine in one stick
Discover Slimqa now Dietary supplement. Not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet. Adults only (18+). Contains 120 mg of caffeine per stick.Caffeine at a glance
Caffeine is a naturally occurring compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao and a handful of other plants. It is also added to cola and energy drinks. It is the most widely consumed stimulant in the world, and in Canada it mostly arrives in a mug. One Slimqa stick contains 120 mg of caffeine.
Where caffeine comes from in the stick
The caffeine in Slimqa Slim Coffee Booster is listed as its own ingredient. There is also green coffee extract in the formula, and green coffee beans naturally carry some caffeine, which is covered in our green coffee extract guide. The label gives the caffeine amount as a single figure per stick, so that is the number to use.
How the stick adds up with your usual cup
The stick dissolves into whatever you stir it into. If that is a cup of coffee, the caffeine from the coffee and the stick combine. Rough figures show how it works out:
| Your morning | Approximate caffeine |
|---|---|
| Stick stirred into water | 120 mg |
| Stick in a 237 mL (8 oz) brewed coffee | about 255 mg |
| Stick in a double-double from a drive-thru | depends on the cup size, often well above 255 mg |
Drink sizes vary a lot between coffee shops, so check the size and, where it is published, the caffeine figure for your usual order. Health Canada's general guidance for healthy adults is up to roughly 400 mg a day from all sources. If you are sensitive to caffeine, stirring the stick into water or a decaf coffee is one way to control the total.
What the label does and does not say
On this page, chromium and caffeine are described by what they are, where they occur and how much is in a stick. We do not attach health promises to them here. When you read the box and the manufacturer's page, read them the same way: check the amounts, check the warnings and decide whether the product fits your routine.
Quick checklist
- Chromium: 100 mcg per stick, as chromium picolinate. Count any multivitamin you already take.
- Caffeine: 120 mg per stick. Count every cup, can and tea bag.
- One stick a day, no more.
- Ask a pharmacist or doctor first if you take medication, especially for blood sugar or blood thinning.
The full ingredient table, with the other three actives, is in the ingredients guide.
Reading the numbers without a chemistry degree
Supplement labels mix units, and it is easy to trip over them. Milligrams (mg) and micrograms (mcg) are not interchangeable: 1 mg equals 1,000 mcg. So the 100 mcg of chromium in a stick is the same as 0.1 mg, while the 120 mg of caffeine is more than a thousand times larger by mass. That is normal for a trace mineral next to a plant compound, and it is the reason the two ingredients sit in different rows of the table.
It also explains why Canadian food labels show chromium in micrograms and caffeine in milligrams. If a product ever lists the two in the same unit, double-check the decimal point before you add anything up.
If a number on any label puzzles you, a pharmacist can walk through it with you in a couple of minutes.
Making it fit a Canadian day
A commuter who grabs a medium coffee on the way to work, has tea at the desk and a cola at lunch has already built a respectable caffeine total before any stick is opened. A shift worker on nights has a different pattern again, and the same stick taken at 10 p.m. is a very different proposition from one taken at 8 a.m. Think about when your own caffeine stops being welcome, usually six to eight hours before bed, and plan the stick around that window.
Frequently asked questions
How much chromium is in one Slimqa stick?
One stick contains 100 mcg of chromium, in the form of chromium picolinate.
What foods contain chromium?
Small amounts occur in broccoli, whole grains, nuts, potatoes and some meats. The amount in a serving varies with how the food was grown and processed.
How much caffeine is in one stick, and how does it compare with coffee?
One stick contains 120 mg of caffeine, a figure close to what many people get from a single mug of brewed coffee. If you stir the stick into coffee, the two amounts add together.
Should I count the caffeine from the green coffee extract separately?
No. The label lists caffeine as its own ingredient at 120 mg per stick, so use that figure and then add your other caffeine sources.
What if I already take a multivitamin with chromium?
Add the chromium from the multivitamin to the 100 mcg in a stick and mention both to a pharmacist, particularly if you take medication for blood sugar.
What is a good way to keep the caffeine total down?
Stir the stick into water, take it earlier in the day and keep a running count of coffee, tea, cola and energy drinks.
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Last reviewed October 20, 2026. This guide is general information about a dietary supplement.