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Vanadium
Fast Facts
Foods:
seafood, cereals, mushrooms,
parsley, corn, soy
What
it's good for: studies
indicate possible use in aiding
athletic performance, glucose
metabolism and blood pressure
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Intriguing
animal studies show indications that vanadium may be a boon
to normalizing glucose levels, enhancing athletic performance,
and lowering blood pressure. However, beneficial effects have
yet to be conclusively proven in human studies.
Vanadium,
which is known as V on the periodic table, is a trace mineral
that is essential for maintaining a healthy body. Vanadium
is a kind opposite of molybdenum, which is another trace mineral
that it works in tandem with. Together, the two minerals help
keep each other in check and provide several health benefits
to humans.
One of the most common uses of vanadium is as a supplement
for body builders. The claim is not widely accepted, however,
and there also aren't any scientific studies to back the claim
up, so whether or not vanadium provides health benefits to
body builders remains to be seen.
Vanadium has also been tested as a treatment for diabetes.
In many animal studies as well as a few human studies, it
has been found that vanadium helped to reduce blood sugar
levels and also increased insulin sensitivity in those with
type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
There have also been animal studies which show that vanadium
can lower blood pressure. This is a promising lead for future
research, but because no human studies have been done, there
simply isn't enough data available to make the claim that
it lowers blood pressure in humans.
There might also be some potential health benefits provided
by vanadium for those with bipolar disorder. Researchers believe
that when people are in the manic state of bipolar disorder
their vanadium levels are significantly elevated, which means
that a diet which reduces vanadium intake may actually be
beneficial to those with bipolar disorder.
Surf around
for more information on vanadium, an ultra-trace element with
possibilities...
More
information about vanadium around the Web:
PubMed
- Vanadium - Broad overview reporting food sources
as the main exposure point to vanadium in the general population,
with estimated daily intake and mention of studies indicating
vanadium in association with improved glucose metabolism.
Supplements
- Vanadium - A description of the trace element with
the various claims for its benefits, research studies with
strong evidence of vanadium's ability to normalize blood glucose
levels, and more on toxicity levels, recommended dosages,
related research.
Vanadium
- PDR Health - A complete description plus information
on its benefits, how it works, indications and usage, research
summary, and bibliography.
Vanadium
Molybdenum DRI/RDA - Good overview of vanadium's action
on the cellular level with more on related research and clinical
trials, toxicity and negative side effects, food sources and
recommended dietary intake.
Vandadium
Fact Sheet - A description of possible benefits, food
sources, suggested intake, side effects and interactions,
references.
Vanadium
- Overview, possible uses and current research, dietary sources,
precautions, interactions, supporting research.
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